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Solo Tone

Honky Tonk Women

The Rolling Stones

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1958-59, likely 'Burst')
AmpAmpeg SVT (studio, 1969 recording)
PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain3.5
bass4.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1969. Mick Taylor played the solo on a Gibson Les Paul Standard through an Ampeg SVT amp, as documented in multiple reputable sources. Not Keith Richards' Telecaster for the solo. No evidence of pedal use on the studio solo. Pickup selector likely in bridge position for lead tone.

Tone Character(10)
biting and articulateslightly overdrivensinging sustainwarm but cuttingdynamic and touch-sensitiveopen and vintagenot compressedclassic rock leadclear note separationno heavy fuzz

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique, including expressive bends, vibrato, and dynamic control to capture the classic rock phrasing and articulation.

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