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Riff Tone
Blues Deluxe
Joe Bonamassa
Guitarblues2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1950s reissue or vintage, sunburst finish)
AmpFender 5F3 Tweed Deluxe
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, original album version (2003). Bonamassa is seen and described using a Les Paul into a Fender Tweed Deluxe for this era and song. No evidence of Marshall or Dumble for this specific track. Pedalboard details are drawn from interviews referencing his early 2000s rig.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchfat, warm Les Paul tonetouch-sensitive dynamicsclassic blues breakupsinging sustain on chordsclear note separationslight grit on attackresponsive to picking strengthnot heavily saturatedrich midrange presence
Difficulty
The riff requires solid shuffle feel, dynamic control to work the amp's edge-of-breakup response, and precise articulation for clarity, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1950s reissue or vintage, sunburst finish)
AmpFender 5F3 Tweed Deluxe
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, original album version (2003). Bonamassa is seen and described using a Les Paul into a Fender Tweed Deluxe for this era and song. No evidence of Marshall or Dumble for this specific track. Pedalboard details are drawn from interviews referencing his early 2000s rig.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchfat, warm Les Paul tonetouch-sensitive dynamicsclassic blues breakupsinging sustain on chordsclear note separationslight grit on attackresponsive to picking strengthnot heavily saturatedrich midrange presence
Difficulty
The riff requires solid shuffle feel, dynamic control to work the amp's edge-of-breakup response, and precise articulation for clarity, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.