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Old Love Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton · 1980s · blues
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Eric Clapton Signature Fender Stratocaster (1988-1989, Lace Sensor Gold pickups, mid-boost circuit)
Pickups
Fender Lace Sensor Gold single coils
Amp
Soldano SLO-100 (custom, modded by Pete Cornish, used in studio for Journeyman album)
Pickup Position
Position 4 (neck + middle)
Studio recording for 'Old Love' riff section, from the 1989 'Journeyman' album. Clapton used his signature Stratocaster with active mid-boost and a Soldano SLO-100 amp, routed through a Cornish switching system. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; effects are primarily amp-based. Pickup selector likely in position 4 (neck + middle) for a warm, glassy tone.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain4
Reverb3.5
Treble6
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- warm and round
- glassy highs
- smooth, singing sustain
- touch-sensitive
- slightly compressed
- dynamic and expressive
- clear note separation
- not heavily saturated
- mild breakup on strong attack
- studio clarity