Solo Tone
Like a Rolling Stone
Bob Dylan
Guitarrock1960s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jaguar (mid-1960s, likely sunburst, as used in studio)
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s)
PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain2.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1965. Gear confirmed for the original 'Like a Rolling Stone' studio session. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects used on guitar; amp reverb likely engaged. Clean tone for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatewarm neck pickup toneslightly scooped midsglassy top enddynamic and touch-sensitiverich, full-bodied cleansubtle natural compressionclear note separationopen, airy soundslight spring reverb ambience
Difficulty
The solo is straightforward, relying on melodic phrasing and clean execution rather than technical complexity. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and dynamic touch on a clean tone.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jaguar (mid-1960s, likely sunburst, as used in studio)
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s)
PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain2.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1965. Gear confirmed for the original 'Like a Rolling Stone' studio session. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects used on guitar; amp reverb likely engaged. Clean tone for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatewarm neck pickup toneslightly scooped midsglassy top enddynamic and touch-sensitiverich, full-bodied cleansubtle natural compressionclear note separationopen, airy soundslight spring reverb ambience
Difficulty
The solo is straightforward, relying on melodic phrasing and clean execution rather than technical complexity. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and dynamic touch on a clean tone.
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