Solo Tone
Hideaway
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Guitarblues1960s
Original Gear
Guitar1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Beano Burst'
AmpMarshall Model 1962 'Bluesbreaker' Combo (JTM45 circuit, 2x12" speakers, KT66 power tubes)
PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers (double black bridge, double white neck)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass8.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1966. No evidence of pedals; amp cranked for overdrive. Guitar World and Premier Guitar confirm this exact setup for the album session.
Tone Character(10)
blistering and fat overdrivesinging sustainthick, punchy midrangetouch-sensitive responseBritish blues roarharmonic richnessedge-of-breakup crunchbiting attackwarm yet articulateclassic archetype for electric guitar sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced blues phrasing, fast runs, and expressive bending/vibrato, but does not involve extreme technical demands or modern shred techniques.
Sources
Blues Breakers - Gear & Equipment Used on the AlbumEric Clapton's 50 Greatest Guitar Moments | Guitar WorldUltimate Guide to Power Tubes & Their Sounds - Premier GuitarHow Eric Clapton got his tone on John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers’ ‘Beano’ album | Guitar World"When he felt the spirit, he was untouchable" – the story of Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton and Peter Green | MusicRadar
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Original Gear
Guitar1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Beano Burst'
AmpMarshall Model 1962 'Bluesbreaker' Combo (JTM45 circuit, 2x12" speakers, KT66 power tubes)
PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers (double black bridge, double white neck)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass8.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Sources
Blues Breakers - Gear & Equipment Used on the AlbumEric Clapton's 50 Greatest Guitar Moments | Guitar WorldUltimate Guide to Power Tubes & Their Sounds - Premier GuitarHow Eric Clapton got his tone on John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers’ ‘Beano’ album | Guitar World"When he felt the spirit, he was untouchable" – the story of Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton and Peter Green | MusicRadar
Notes
Studio recording, 1966. No evidence of pedals; amp cranked for overdrive. Guitar World and Premier Guitar confirm this exact setup for the album session.
Tone Character(10)
blistering and fat overdrivesinging sustainthick, punchy midrangetouch-sensitive responseBritish blues roarharmonic richnessedge-of-breakup crunchbiting attackwarm yet articulateclassic archetype for electric guitar sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced blues phrasing, fast runs, and expressive bending/vibrato, but does not involve extreme technical demands or modern shred techniques.
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