Solo Tone
Johnny B. Goode
Chuck Berry
Guitarrock1950s
Original Gear
Guitar1957 Gibson ES-350T
AmpFender Tweed amp (likely Bassman, Pro, or Deluxe; exact model not confirmed)
PickupsGibson P-90 single coil (stock on ES-350T in 1957)
Amp Settings
gain1.5
bass4.5
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb0
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1957-1958. All evidence points to the ES-350T and a Fender Tweed amp for the original studio solo. No evidence of pedals or additional effects used on the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
gritty-yet-cleanbright and articulatefat, but elegantfocused intentionality in the overdriveclarity with some weightedge-of-breakup crunchwarm semi-hollow resonancetouch-sensitivearticulate double-stopsslight breakup when digging in
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its fast tempo, use of double-stops, rhythmic complexity, and the need for dynamic control to achieve the signature edge-of-breakup tone.
Sources
Chuck Berry - Johnny B. GoodeEarliest Possible Johnny B Goode : r/GuitarChuck Berry's amp at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame : r/GuitarAmpsHow Chuck Berry shaped the sound of rock 'n' roll guitar | Guitar WorldHow Chuck Berry wrote Johnny B. Goode, and created the first rock and roll guitar hero | Guitar World
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
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Original Gear
Guitar1957 Gibson ES-350T
AmpFender Tweed amp (likely Bassman, Pro, or Deluxe; exact model not confirmed)
PickupsGibson P-90 single coil (stock on ES-350T in 1957)
Amp Settings
gain1.5
bass4.5
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb0
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Sources
Chuck Berry - Johnny B. GoodeEarliest Possible Johnny B Goode : r/GuitarChuck Berry's amp at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame : r/GuitarAmpsHow Chuck Berry shaped the sound of rock 'n' roll guitar | Guitar WorldHow Chuck Berry wrote Johnny B. Goode, and created the first rock and roll guitar hero | Guitar World
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1957-1958. All evidence points to the ES-350T and a Fender Tweed amp for the original studio solo. No evidence of pedals or additional effects used on the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
gritty-yet-cleanbright and articulatefat, but elegantfocused intentionality in the overdriveclarity with some weightedge-of-breakup crunchwarm semi-hollow resonancetouch-sensitivearticulate double-stopsslight breakup when digging in
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its fast tempo, use of double-stops, rhythmic complexity, and the need for dynamic control to achieve the signature edge-of-breakup tone.
Johnny B. Goode settings for your amp
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