Solo Tone

Six Ways to Sunday

Blackberry Smoke

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

Guitar1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior

AmpGermino Lead 55 (Marshall Plexi clone) head with 4x12 cabinet

PickupsP-90 single coil

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdrivePCE-FX PCE-FX Aluminum Falcon

delayWampler Wampler Faux Tape Echo

Notes

Studio recording, original album version (2012). Charlie Starr has stated the '56 Les Paul Junior is on every Blackberry Smoke record and the Germino Lead 55 is his main amp for recording and live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo. No evidence of effects loop use in studio context.

Tone Character(9)

open and dynamic crunchthick, mid-forward lead tonesinging sustainbright but not harsh top endpunchy and articulate attackslight compression from amp overdriveclassic rock lead voiceclear note separationwarm, harmonically rich overtones

Difficulty

The solo is intermediate to advanced, requiring expressive phrasing, accurate bends, and dynamic control, but does not feature extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

Sources

Blackberry Smoke talk rigs, roots and 'Roses | MusicRadar Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr on his greatest gear buys, regrets and why he's an enabler of impulse purchases | Guitar World 2023 Blackberry Smoke Gear Guide: Starr & Jackson - Premier Guitar

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