Solo Tone
Born On the Bayou
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Guitarrock1960s
Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 325C64 John Lennon
AmpKustom K200 (Vintage, solid-state, built-in vibrato/tremolo)
PickupsRickenbacker single coil (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble6
reverb1.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1968 (Bayou Country sessions). All settings and effects refer to the original studio recording, not live or later performances.
Tone Character(10)
swampy and throbbinggritty edge-of-breakupspooky vibrato-tremolo modulationtight and focused midrangeslightly nasal, honky characterdynamic and touch-sensitivepercussive attackarticulate bridge pickup biteno heavy fuzz or high-gainclassic 1960s roots rock
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level control of bends, slides, and timing to lock in with the amp's modulation, as well as dynamic picking for the signature swampy feel.
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Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 325C64 John Lennon
AmpKustom K200 (Vintage, solid-state, built-in vibrato/tremolo)
PickupsRickenbacker single coil (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble6
reverb1.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1968 (Bayou Country sessions). All settings and effects refer to the original studio recording, not live or later performances.
Tone Character(10)
swampy and throbbinggritty edge-of-breakupspooky vibrato-tremolo modulationtight and focused midrangeslightly nasal, honky characterdynamic and touch-sensitivepercussive attackarticulate bridge pickup biteno heavy fuzz or high-gainclassic 1960s roots rock
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level control of bends, slides, and timing to lock in with the amp's modulation, as well as dynamic picking for the signature swampy feel.
Born On the Bayou settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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