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Six Ways to Sunday Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 50s reissue or Historic, as used by Charlie Starr in early Blackberry Smoke recordings)
Pickups
Humbucker (likely Gibson Burstbucker or similar PAF-style, as per era and artist's known gear)
Amp
Marshall JMP 2204 (50-watt, as used by Charlie Starr in Blackberry Smoke's early studio work)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, album released 2003. Gear inferred from artist interviews and era; no explicit studio session notes found for this song. Greer Amps Lightspeed Organic Overdrive pedal confirmed in Charlie Starr's rig for overdrive. No evidence of modulation or time-based pedals on this track.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain6.5
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Greer Amps Lightspeed Organic Overdrive · overdrive
Guitar → Greer Lightspeed Overdrive → Marshall JMP 2204 (with light spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- thick, harmonically rich overdrive
- classic southern rock crunch
- open, dynamic rhythm tone
- touch-sensitive response
- tight, percussive attack
- mid-forward presence
- slight natural compression
- articulate chord definition
- vintage British amp character
- warm, singing sustain
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit studio session documentation for 'Six Ways to Sunday' found; gear and settings inferred from artist interviews, known rig rundowns, and genre/era conventions.
- Amp settings estimated based on typical Marshall JMP usage in southern/classic rock and Charlie Starr's known preferences.
- Greer Lightspeed Overdrive confirmed in Charlie Starr's rig, but exact pedal settings for this track are not documented.
- No evidence of modulation, delay, or time-based effects on the riff section; only overdrive and light amp reverb inferred.
- Pickup choice inferred from typical southern rock rhythm tones and live performance videos.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Blackberry Smoke's 'Six Ways to Sunday' riff features a classic Southern rock crunch with forward mids, tight but present bass, and moderate treble for clarity. Charlie Starr typically uses Les Pauls into Marshall-style amps set for classic rock crunch, with minimal reverb and balanced presence for a punchy, organic tone.