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Yer Blues (Remastered 2018) Guitar Tone Settings — The Dirty Mac
The Dirty Mac · 1960s · blues
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Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson ES-335 (likely 1964, Eric Clapton's main guitar for this session)
Pickups
Gibson PAF humbuckers
Amp
Triumph Electronics Silicon 100W Lead and Bass Amplifier
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, December 1968 for The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus. Eric Clapton played the main riff on a Gibson ES-335 through a Triumph Electronics Silicon 100W Lead and Bass amp. No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section. All gear confirmed for this specific session; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain5.5
Reverb1.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- raw British blues-rock crunch
- thick midrange punch
- slightly compressed attack
- open, dynamic response
- touch-sensitive breakup
- warm, woody character
- clear note separation
- minimal ambient effects
- vintage tube amp saturation
- no audible modulation or delay
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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