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Riff Tone

East Bound and Down

Jerry Reed

Guitarcountry1970s

Original Gear

GuitarPeavey T-60
AmpPeavey Ultra 60
PickupsPeavey T-60 dual humbuckers (coil-splittable, likely single-coil mode for riff)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb2.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1977. Guitar tone control likely rolled down for signature sound. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in studio recording. Some sources mention Gretsch and Fender amps for other Reed songs, but Peavey T-60 and Ultra 60 are specifically tied to 'East Bound and Down' era and recording.

Tone Character(10)
bright and twangyclean and articulatepercussive attacksnappy, fast responsetight, focused low endminimal breakupsingle-coil claritycountry picking claritydistinctive 'claw style' fingerpickingno audible overdrive or distortion

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced hybrid picking technique, fast tempo, and precise articulation, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Jerry ReedJerry Reed performing "Eastbound and Down" in 1982 at ...Jerry Reed Guitars & Gear – Complete "The Claw ...

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