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Solo Tone
Can't You Hear Me Knocking
The Rolling Stones
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-345 (walnut brown, likely 1960s model)
AmpAmpeg VT-22 (studio recording, 1970)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Sticky Fingers' (1970). Mick Taylor played the solo on a Gibson ES-345 into an Ampeg VT-22, mic'd with a Neumann U-67. No evidence of additional pedals or effects beyond amp and possible light fuzz. Pickup selector likely set to neck position for the solo.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainfluid, vocal-like phrasingedge-of-breakup crunchrounded highstouch-sensitive dynamicsslightly compressednot overly brightmellow lead toneclassic blues-rock solo sound
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control, making it challenging for most intermediate players. The improvisational nature and length add to the difficulty.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-345 (walnut brown, likely 1960s model)
AmpAmpeg VT-22 (studio recording, 1970)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Sticky Fingers' (1970). Mick Taylor played the solo on a Gibson ES-345 into an Ampeg VT-22, mic'd with a Neumann U-67. No evidence of additional pedals or effects beyond amp and possible light fuzz. Pickup selector likely set to neck position for the solo.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainfluid, vocal-like phrasingedge-of-breakup crunchrounded highstouch-sensitive dynamicsslightly compressednot overly brightmellow lead toneclassic blues-rock solo sound
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control, making it challenging for most intermediate players. The improvisational nature and length add to the difficulty.