Riff Tone

Damn Right I Got the Blues (Live)

Buddy Guy

Guitarblues1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1988 Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster

AmpFender Bassman (tweed, vintage or reissue)

PickupsFender Lace Sensor Gold Single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5

bass5

mid7

treble7.5

reverb3

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance, early 1990s (circa 1991-1992). Guitar World and Premier Guitar confirm Clapton Strat with Lace Sensor Golds and Fender Bassman for both studio and live. No evidence of additional pedals for the riff section; Buddy Guy is known for a stripped-down rig for this song live.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and cuttingbright and articulatepercussive attacktouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup crunchdynamic volume swellsenhanced treble cutclassic Chicago blues bitewarm but with pronounced highsresponsive to picking dynamics

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its dynamic volume control, shuffle feel, and touch-sensitive phrasing typical of Chicago blues, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

Buddy Guy's tone on Damn Right, I've Got the Blues: secrets behind the sound | Guitar World Buddy Guy: A Man and His Blues | Guitar World Buddy Guy: Keepin' the Blues Alive! - Premier Guitar

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