Riff Tone

Baker Street

Gerry Rafferty

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMusic Man HD-130 and Fender Twin Reverb (both used in studio blend)

PickupsHumbucker (likely stock Gibson PAF-style)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1977-78. Guitarist: Hugh Burns. Gear confirmed for studio recording, not live. Both amps reportedly used together for the main riff/lead parts.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth, slightly overdrivenclear note separationwarm but articulateslight chorus shimmertouch of reverbbridge pickup biteclassic late-70s rock leadnot overly compressedpresent but not harsh treble

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level control of bends and vibrato, with attention to sustain and subtle effect timing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord work.

Sources

Guitar lead on Gerry Rafferty's 'Baker Street', how was the sound ...Baker Street guitar solo - The Gear Page

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