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Riff Tone

Fortunate Son

Creedence Clearwater Revivalb

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-175 (likely, but some sources mention Guild Starfire V/VI or Les Paul; ES-175 is most cited for studio recording of 'Fortunate Son' riff)
AmpKustom K200A-4 (solid-state, 2x12, built-in effects)

Amp Settings

gain5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1969. John Fogerty played the main riff. Amp was a Kustom K200A-4 with built-in vibrato/tremolo and reverb, but Fogerty stated he did not use reverb. No pedals used; all drive from amp. Pickup likely bridge for riff. No evidence of external pedals or effects in studio. Live gear sometimes varied (Guild Starfire V/VI, Les Paul, Rickenbacker), but ES-175 and Kustom amp are most cited for the original studio recording.

Tone Character(9)
raw and punchybright and articulatetight, percussive rhythmfocused midrangeslightly compressed attackdynamic response to pickingamp-driven crunchno pedal colorationclassic American rock sound

Difficulty

The riff is fast and requires tight, consistent downstrokes and muting, but uses simple chord shapes and no advanced techniques.

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