Riff Tone

Blues Deluxe

Joe Bonamassa

Guitarblues2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1950s reissue or vintage, sunburst finish)

AmpFender 5F3 Tweed Deluxe

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

fuzzDunlop Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Signature Fuzz Face

Notes

Studio recording, original album version (2003). Bonamassa is seen and described using a Les Paul into a Fender Tweed Deluxe for this era and song. No evidence of Marshall or Dumble for this specific track. Pedalboard details are drawn from interviews referencing his early 2000s rig.

Tone Character(10)

edge-of-breakup crunchfat, warm Les Paul tonetouch-sensitive dynamicsclassic blues breakupsinging sustain on chordsclear note separationslight grit on attackresponsive to picking strengthnot heavily saturatedrich midrange presence

Difficulty

The riff requires solid shuffle feel, dynamic control to work the amp's edge-of-breakup response, and precise articulation for clarity, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Joe Bonamassa's go-to studio amp was from Steven Seagal | Guitar World Joe Bonamassa and His New Album, Breakthrough - Premier Guitar Joe Bonamassa breaks down his epic onstage guitar rig | Guitar World

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