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Real Gone Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow · 2000s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Telecaster (likely Buck Owens Telecaster or Custom Shop Sheryl Crow Telecaster)
Pickups
Fender single-coil Telecaster pickups
Amp
65 Amps London Pro
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2006. Gear inferred from artist's studio rig and era; no direct evidence for pedals or alternate amp/guitar for this specific song. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
6
Reverb
2
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • MXR Dyna Comp · compression
  • TWA SC-01 Source Code Overdrive · overdrive

Fender Telecaster → MXR Dyna Comp → TWA SC-01 Source Code Overdrive → 65 Amps London Pro (spring reverb low)

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Tone Character

  • punchy and dynamic
  • mid-forward crunch
  • tight and articulate
  • slightly compressed
  • open and lively
  • clear note separation
  • modest amp breakup
  • present upper mids
  • controlled low end
  • minimal ambience

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source confirms exact pedal or amp settings for 'Real Gone' riff section; amp and guitar inferred from studio rig and era.
  • ⚠️No explicit mention of pedals or effects used on this specific recording; compressor and overdrive pedals are part of Crow's general rig but not confirmed for this track.
  • ⚠️Settings estimated based on typical 65 Amps London Pro usage for rock crunch tones and Telecaster pairing.
  • ⚠️No evidence of modulation, delay, or reverb effects in the riff section; tone is dry and direct.
  • ⚠️Pickup position inferred from typical Telecaster rhythm usage and tone characteristics.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Sheryl Crow's 'Real Gone' riff has a classic rock crunch with strong midrange presence, tight but not boomy lows, and a cutting but not harsh top end—typical of a Fender or Vox-style amp with moderate gain. The production is dry and punchy, suggesting minimal reverb and a balanced, forward EQ.

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