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Solo Tone

Highway 61 Revisited

Johnny Winter

Guitarblues1960s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Firebird V (1963, modified bridge, used for slide, open D tuning)
AmpMusic Man 410 120-watt combo

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass3.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1969 (Second Winter album). Firebird V used for slide solo. Amp is Music Man 410, Johnny Winter's main amp since late '70s, but evidence suggests it was also used live and possibly in studio for this era. No evidence of Lazer or other guitars for this track's solo. Pickup is neck position for slide. No evidence of pedals except possibly chorus (see below).

Tone Character(10)
extremely bright and bitingglassy slide attacksinging sustainraw and openin-your-face trebleminimal low endhighly dynamic and touch-sensitiveaggressive, searing lead toneminimal reverb, mostly drypiercing upper mids

Difficulty

The solo requires expert-level slide technique at a fast tempo, with precise intonation, rapid picking, and aggressive dynamics. Maintaining clarity and control at this speed with slide is extremely challenging.

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