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Riff Tone
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Derek & The Dominos
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
AmpFender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1970. Main riff tracked by Eric Clapton using his 'Brownie' Strat into a Fender Champ. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond possible amp reverb. Settings are estimated from period-correct usage and forum consensus.
Tone Character(10)
biting and aggressivebright and articulateedge-of-breakup crunchrich midrangeclassic blues-rock drivedynamic and touch-sensitiveslightly compressedclear note separationvintage single-coil sparklefull-bodied attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing, fast alternate picking, and dynamic control to achieve the signature attack and clarity, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
This tone has been researched 88 times by the community
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Original Gear
Guitar1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
AmpFender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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This tone has been researched 88 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1970. Main riff tracked by Eric Clapton using his 'Brownie' Strat into a Fender Champ. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond possible amp reverb. Settings are estimated from period-correct usage and forum consensus.
Tone Character(10)
biting and aggressivebright and articulateedge-of-breakup crunchrich midrangeclassic blues-rock drivedynamic and touch-sensitiveslightly compressedclear note separationvintage single-coil sparklefull-bodied attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing, fast alternate picking, and dynamic control to achieve the signature attack and clarity, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.