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Riff Tone
Workin' Man Blues
Merle Haggard
Guitarcountry1960s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster
AmpFender Twin Reverb
Amp Settings
gain2
bass5
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Notes
Merle Haggard was known for using a Telecaster, which is common in country music for its bright and twangy tone.
Tone Character(5)
Bright and twangy Telecaster toneEdge-of-breakup tube saturationWarm and smooth country soundTouch-sensitive dynamicsClassic country twang
Difficulty
The song features a fast-paced country riff that requires hybrid picking and precise timing, but is approachable for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster
AmpFender Twin Reverb
Amp Settings
gain2
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Merle Haggard was known for using a Telecaster, which is common in country music for its bright and twangy tone.
Tone Character(5)
Bright and twangy Telecaster toneEdge-of-breakup tube saturationWarm and smooth country soundTouch-sensitive dynamicsClassic country twang
Difficulty
The song features a fast-paced country riff that requires hybrid picking and precise timing, but is approachable for intermediate players.