Solo Tone

Bad Love

Eric Clapton

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarEric Clapton Signature Fender Stratocaster (1988-1989, Lace Sensor Gold pickups, mid-boost circuit)

AmpSoldano SLO-100 Super Lead Overdrive head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1989)

PickupsFender Lace Sensor Gold single coils with active mid-boost circuit

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Bad Love' (Journeyman, 1989). Clapton used his signature Stratocaster with the mid-boost circuit and a Soldano SLO-100 amp, as confirmed by multiple sources for the Journeyman era. No evidence of wah or fuzz; effects are primarily delay and chorus, as audible in the solo. No evidence of Tube Screamer or Bluesbreaker pedals for this era/track.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainfat, compressed lead tonemidrange push from active mid-boostsmooth, slightly saturated overdriveclear articulation on single notestouch-sensitive dynamicschorus shimmer audible in solodelay repeats present in solonot high-gain, but more saturated than classic bluesstudio-polished clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced phrasing, control of bends and vibrato, and precise timing to match the delay and chorus effects, but does not involve extreme technical challenges.

Sources

Eric Clapton – Journeyman - Gear & Equipment Used on ...Eric Clapton – Journeyman: Deluxe Edition - Albums Bad Love - Guitar Riff Cover / Lesson Including Tab and ...

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