Solo Tone

Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Live 10/16/1992)

Eric Clapton

Guitarblues1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (Eric Clapton Signature, mid-1992, likely with Lace Sensor pickups and mid-boost circuit)

AmpSoldano SLO-100 head (modified by Pete Cornish, used live in 1992 for this era)

PickupsFender Lace Sensor Gold single-coils with active mid-boost circuit

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

delayIbanez Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay

compressionDBX DBX 160 Compressor

Notes

Live performance, October 16, 1992, Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert. Rig included Pete Cornish routing system, Soldano SLO-100 head, and likely a Marshall 4x12 cabinet. Effects rack included chorus, delay, and compression. Settings estimated from era-appropriate sources and typical Clapton live rig for 1990-1994.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and overdrivenwarm and smoothsinging sustainvocal-like finger vibratomidrange-heavytouch-sensitive dynamicsexpressive bendsthick, creamy lead soundslightly compressedsubtle chorus shimmer

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced bending and vibrato technique, fast position shifts, and expressive dynamic control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Eric Clapton's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard Learn the playing styles of every Eric Clapton era with this epic lesson | Guitar World Eric Clapton's 50 Greatest Guitar Moments | Guitar World October 16, 1992: Eric Clapton Turns a Bob Dylan Tune Into a Blues Guitar Tour de Force | Guitar World

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