Riff Tone
Here's That Rainy Day (Remastered 2025)
Joe Pass
Guitarjazz2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-175
AmpPolytone Mini-Brute (likely Mk I or II)
PickupsGibson PAF humbucker (neck position)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid7
treble5.5
reverb2.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2025 remaster of classic Joe Pass solo jazz guitar. No evidence of pedal use; typical for Joe Pass. Gear inferred from era, genre, and visual/audio evidence from multiple performances and interviews. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this track.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothrounded and mellowfull-bodiedrich midrangeclear note separationsubtle natural reverbsoft attackdynamic fingerstyle articulationno effects colorationclassic jazz archtop timbre
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced jazz chord knowledge, smooth fingerstyle execution, and precise dynamic control, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-175
AmpPolytone Mini-Brute (likely Mk I or II)
PickupsGibson PAF humbucker (neck position)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid7
treble5.5
reverb2.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2025 remaster of classic Joe Pass solo jazz guitar. No evidence of pedal use; typical for Joe Pass. Gear inferred from era, genre, and visual/audio evidence from multiple performances and interviews. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this track.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothrounded and mellowfull-bodiedrich midrangeclear note separationsubtle natural reverbsoft attackdynamic fingerstyle articulationno effects colorationclassic jazz archtop timbre
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced jazz chord knowledge, smooth fingerstyle execution, and precise dynamic control, making it challenging for most guitarists.