Solo Tone
East Bound and Down
Jerry Reed
Guitarcountry1970s
Original Gear
GuitarPeavey T-60
AmpPeavey Ultra 60
PickupsPeavey T-60 stock humbuckers (coil-splittable, likely in single-coil mode for this track)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1977. Peavey T-60 with tone control rolled down, likely using bridge pickup with coil-split for single-coil sound. No evidence of pedals; amp is Peavey Ultra 60 as per Equipboard and forum consensus.
Tone Character(10)
bright and twangyclean and articulatepercussive fingerstyle attacktight, focused highsminimal breakupsnappy and dynamicclear note separationslight amp reverb for spacedistinct country snapno audible overdrive
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced fingerstyle and hybrid picking at a fast tempo, with intricate double-stops and syncopated country phrasing, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPeavey T-60
AmpPeavey Ultra 60
PickupsPeavey T-60 stock humbuckers (coil-splittable, likely in single-coil mode for this track)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1977. Peavey T-60 with tone control rolled down, likely using bridge pickup with coil-split for single-coil sound. No evidence of pedals; amp is Peavey Ultra 60 as per Equipboard and forum consensus.
Tone Character(10)
bright and twangyclean and articulatepercussive fingerstyle attacktight, focused highsminimal breakupsnappy and dynamicclear note separationslight amp reverb for spacedistinct country snapno audible overdrive
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced fingerstyle and hybrid picking at a fast tempo, with intricate double-stops and syncopated country phrasing, making it challenging for most players.
East Bound and Down settings for your amp
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