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Solo Tone

Let It Rain

Eric Clapton

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1960s, possibly 'Brownie' or 'Blackie')
AmpFender Dual Showman (blackface, 1969-1970 studio recording era)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb4
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahVox Vox V846 Wah-Wah

Notes

Studio recording, 1970. Guitar and amp inferred from period-correct gear and session history; no direct source confirms exact serial/model for this solo, but all evidence points to Stratocaster into a Fender Dual Showman for the 'Eric Clapton' album sessions.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfat, vocal-like lead tonetouch-sensitive blues phrasingwarm, slightly compressed overdriveclear note separationdynamic pick attack responseclassic blues-rock solo soundnot high-gain, but saturateddistinct wah sweep in soloroomy, natural reverb

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of the wah pedal, expressive phrasing, and accurate bending and vibrato, but does not feature extreme speed or advanced modern techniques.

Sources

Eric Clapton – Eric Clapton - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardEric Clapton's guitar, amp and equipment set up (historical 1963-2014) - Where's Eric!How to sound like Eric Clapton - the later years - Happy Bluesman

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