Riff Tone

Layla (Live at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, August 2001)

Eric Clapton

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (Eric Clapton Signature, 2001, likely stock Lace Sensor pickups)

AmpFender Vibro King CSR4 Stack (2001, live rig at Staples Center)

PickupsFender Lace Sensor Gold single-coil (active mid-boost circuit, noiseless, as per Clapton Signature Strat of this era)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance, Staples Center, Los Angeles, August 2001. Gear confirmed by multiple Equipboard sources and video footage from 'One More Car, One More Rider'. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; Clapton is known for running straight into the amp for rhythm/riff sections in this era.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateedge-of-breakup crunchtouch-sensitive dynamicsclear note separationslight spring reverb ambiencewarm but present midsdynamic picking responseclassic blues-rock clarityno heavy overdrive or fuzzamp-driven breakup

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and string skipping at a brisk tempo, with tight muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove.

Sources

Eric Clapton's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard Eric Clapton – One More Car, One More Rider (Live) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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