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Solo Tone
Feelin' Bad Blues
Ry Cooder
Guitarblues1980s
Original Gear
GuitarCoodercaster (custom Strat-style with Valco lap steel pickup in bridge, Teisco gold-foil in neck)
AmpFender Tweed Deluxe
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, circa 1986 (Crossroads soundtrack). Gear confirmed for this era and style; solo section uses slide in open D tuning. Tremolo effect is a signature part of the tone, likely from Demeter Tremulator pedal developed for Cooder, but Fender amp tremolo also possible.
Tone Character(10)
warm and singing slide tonetouch-sensitive dynamicsslightly gritty edge-of-breakup amp soundrich sustaintremolo pulse throughout soloopen, resonant characterclear note separationorganic, vintage tube breakupsmooth attack with glassy overtonesdynamic response to picking strength
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced slide guitar skills, including precise intonation, expressive vibrato, and dynamic control, all while maintaining phrasing and timing with the tremolo effect.
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Original Gear
GuitarCoodercaster (custom Strat-style with Valco lap steel pickup in bridge, Teisco gold-foil in neck)
AmpFender Tweed Deluxe
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, circa 1986 (Crossroads soundtrack). Gear confirmed for this era and style; solo section uses slide in open D tuning. Tremolo effect is a signature part of the tone, likely from Demeter Tremulator pedal developed for Cooder, but Fender amp tremolo also possible.
Tone Character(10)
warm and singing slide tonetouch-sensitive dynamicsslightly gritty edge-of-breakup amp soundrich sustaintremolo pulse throughout soloopen, resonant characterclear note separationorganic, vintage tube breakupsmooth attack with glassy overtonesdynamic response to picking strength
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced slide guitar skills, including precise intonation, expressive vibrato, and dynamic control, all while maintaining phrasing and timing with the tremolo effect.