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Solo Tone
Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?
Derek & The Dominos
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard (converted to humbuckers, known as 'Beano Burst')
AmpFender Showman head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1970. Eric Clapton played the solo. No evidence of pedal use in the studio; amp overdrive and possible studio reverb only. Gear based on known Layla sessions and period-correct interviews.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainmid-forward lead tonewarm and vocal-likefluid bends and phrasingtouch-sensitive dynamicsharmonic overtonesthick, saturated solo soundBritish-style crunchrich, expressive vibrato
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, fast runs, expressive bends, and dynamic control at a high tempo, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
Guitar1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard (converted to humbuckers, known as 'Beano Burst')
AmpFender Showman head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1970. Eric Clapton played the solo. No evidence of pedal use in the studio; amp overdrive and possible studio reverb only. Gear based on known Layla sessions and period-correct interviews.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainmid-forward lead tonewarm and vocal-likefluid bends and phrasingtouch-sensitive dynamicsharmonic overtonesthick, saturated solo soundBritish-style crunchrich, expressive vibrato
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, fast runs, expressive bends, and dynamic control at a high tempo, making it challenging for most guitarists.