Riff Tone

Indianola

Robben Ford

Guitarblues2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Master Series Robben Ford Signature

AmpDumble Overdrive Special (2nd built by Howard Dumble, 2x12 cab)

PickupsSeymour Duncan humbuckers (exact model unspecified, stock for Robben Ford Signature)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass7

mid7

treble6

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveHermida Audio Hermida Audio Zendrive

compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp

reverbTC Electronic TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb

Notes

Studio recording, original album version. Year: 2009 (from 'Soul on Ten'). Gear confirmed for studio use in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this track.

Tone Character(10)

smooth and singingwarm and roundedtouch-sensitiveslightly compressedclear note separationdynamic and responsivemild breakuparticulate pickingnot overly saturatedmid-forward

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate to advanced blues phrasing, dynamic touch, and control of subtle nuances, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced techniques like sweep picking.

Sources

Robben Ford's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps Rig Rundown - Robben Ford - Premier Guitar Robben Ford tone tips | Page 2 | Guitar Forum

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