Back to CommunityCreate Free Account
Solo Tone
The Meaning of the Blues
Joe Bonamassa
Guitarblues2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 50s reissue or vintage, as per Bonamassa's typical studio use)
AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee (primary for driven solo tones, as per Bonamassa's studio/live rig for modern blues recordings)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass7
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2010s. Bonamassa is known to use vintage Les Pauls and Marshall Silver Jubilee amps for his heavier blues solo tones. No direct evidence for this exact song, but this is consistent with his studio rig for similar material in this era.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainwarm and smoothfat midrangetouch-sensitivevocal-like phrasingdynamic responserich harmonic overtonesfluid legatoclassic British crunchsmooth overdrive
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced blues phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to achieve the singing sustain and vocal-like tone, making it challenging for intermediate players.
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarblues2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 50s reissue or vintage, as per Bonamassa's typical studio use)
AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee (primary for driven solo tones, as per Bonamassa's studio/live rig for modern blues recordings)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass7
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2010s. Bonamassa is known to use vintage Les Pauls and Marshall Silver Jubilee amps for his heavier blues solo tones. No direct evidence for this exact song, but this is consistent with his studio rig for similar material in this era.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainwarm and smoothfat midrangetouch-sensitivevocal-like phrasingdynamic responserich harmonic overtonesfluid legatoclassic British crunchsmooth overdrive
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced blues phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to achieve the singing sustain and vocal-like tone, making it challenging for intermediate players.