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Layla

Eric Clapton

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
AmpFender Champ (1957, tweed, combo, 5W tube amp)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (vintage 1960s spec)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1
presence3

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1970; main riff section. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the studio chain. Clapton used 'Brownie' Strat for the riff, as confirmed by multiple sources. Amp was a small Fender Champ or Princeton, cranked for natural overdrive.

Tone Character(10)
bright and bitingraw amp breakupclear single-coil articulationpunchy midrangeslightly compressed attackdynamic and touch-sensitiveopen and uncompressedclassic blues-rock crunchno pedal colorationaggressive pick attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing, fast alternate picking, and dynamic control to achieve the aggressive, articulate sound. While not technically virtuosic, the speed and articulation demand intermediate to advanced rhythm skills.

Sources

Derek and the Dominos – The Layla Sessions - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardClapton's Layla tone | The Gear PageWhat amps/effects (if any) were used on Layla (the full record) - RedditEric Clapton "Layla tone" : r/BossKatana - Reddit

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