Solo Tone

Autumn Leaves

Eric Clapton

Guitarjazz2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1950s or 1960s model, as used by Clapton for jazz/blues standards in the 1990s-2000s)

AmpFender Tweed Twin (EC Twinolux or similar, as per Clapton's jazz/blues setup in this era)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb4

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, likely late 1990s or 2000s. Clapton is known to use his signature Fender Stratocaster and Tweed-style Fender amps for jazz/blues standards in this period. No evidence of live-specific rig or alternate guitars for this track.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothrounded highsclear note separationmellow attacktouch-sensitiveslightly compressedsoft, expressive phrasingsubtle reverb ambienceno harshnessarticulate, dynamic response

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate jazz phrasing, expressive dynamics, and smooth articulation, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord-melody techniques.

Sources

How to setup amp and effect box to achieve Eric Clapton's tone Autumn Leaves - what's your favourite solo? : r/jazzguitar

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