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John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Guitarblues1960s
Original Gear
Guitar1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Beano Burst'
AmpMarshall Model 1962 'Bluesbreaker' Combo (JTM45 circuit, 2x12" speakers, KT66 power tubes)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass8.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1966. No evidence of pedals; amp cranked for overdrive. Guitar World and Premier Guitar confirm this exact setup for the album session.
Tone Character(10)
blistering and fat overdrivesinging sustainthick, punchy midrangetouch-sensitive responseBritish blues roarharmonic richnessedge-of-breakup crunchbiting attackwarm yet articulateclassic archetype for electric guitar sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced blues phrasing, fast runs, and expressive bending/vibrato, but does not involve extreme technical demands or modern shred techniques.
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Original Gear
Guitar1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Beano Burst'
AmpMarshall Model 1962 'Bluesbreaker' Combo (JTM45 circuit, 2x12" speakers, KT66 power tubes)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass8.5
Create an account to see all tone details
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Notes
Studio recording, 1966. No evidence of pedals; amp cranked for overdrive. Guitar World and Premier Guitar confirm this exact setup for the album session.
Tone Character(10)
blistering and fat overdrivesinging sustainthick, punchy midrangetouch-sensitive responseBritish blues roarharmonic richnessedge-of-breakup crunchbiting attackwarm yet articulateclassic archetype for electric guitar sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced blues phrasing, fast runs, and expressive bending/vibrato, but does not involve extreme technical demands or modern shred techniques.