Solo Tone

Can't You Hear Me Knocking

The Rolling Stones

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-345 (walnut brown, likely 1960s model)

AmpAmpeg VT-22 (studio recording, 1970)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely original PAFs, neck position)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Sticky Fingers' (1970). Mick Taylor played the solo on a Gibson ES-345 into an Ampeg VT-22, mic'd with a Neumann U-67. No evidence of additional pedals or effects beyond amp and possible light fuzz. Pickup selector likely set to neck position for the solo.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothsinging sustainfluid, vocal-like phrasingedge-of-breakup crunchrounded highstouch-sensitive dynamicsslightly compressednot overly brightmellow lead toneclassic blues-rock solo sound

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control, making it challenging for most intermediate players. The improvisational nature and length add to the difficulty.

Sources

Mick Taylor tone in "Can't you hear me knocking"Digging Deeper: The Rolling Stones’ 'Sticky Fingers' - Premier Guitar Can't You Hear Me Knocking - Rolling Stones | Guitar Forum

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