Riff Tone

Little Wing

Derek & The Dominos

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul (likely 1957 Goldtop or 1959 Standard, as used by Eric Clapton during Derek & The Dominos era)

AmpFender Showman or Fender Twin Reverb (most likely Showman, as used in studio for Layla sessions)

PickupsP.A.F. humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, possibly Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face or similar, but not confirmed for this song)

Notes

Studio recording, 1970. Gear based on Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs session documentation and period photos. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedrich midrangesinging sustainslightly compressedwarm and harmonically complextouch-sensitiveclassic British/American hybrid crunchfull-bodiedclear note separationdynamic response to picking

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced chordal technique, dynamic control, and expressive phrasing to maintain clarity and groove under a saturated, crunchy tone.

Sources

What setup is best for that 'Little Wing' sound?Jimi Hendrix - Little Wing [Psychedelic Rock] : r/Music

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