Solo Tone

Take Five

Dave Brubeck

Guitarjazz1950s

Original Gear

GuitarNo guitar used (solo is saxophone, not guitar)

AmpN/A

PickupsN/A

Amp Settings

gain0

bass3.5

mid3

treble2.5

reverb1.5

presence2.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

The original 1959 studio recording of 'Take Five' by the Dave Brubeck Quartet features Paul Desmond on alto saxophone for the solo section. There is no guitar present in the solo or anywhere in the original recording. All references to guitar covers or interpretations are not relevant to the original recording.

Tone Character(10)

No guitar tone presentSolo is smooth and melodic on alto saxophoneClassic cool jazz timbreWarm, woody upright bassCrisp, swinging jazz drumsPiano comping with subtle voicingsNo electric guitar or effects in mixAcoustic, unprocessed soundIntimate, dynamic ensemble playingNo distortion, overdrive, or time-based effects

Difficulty

No guitar solo is present in the original recording; difficulty rating not applicable.

Sources

What makes ''Take Five'' by Dave Brubeck so cool? : r/musictheory How to get into jazz? Beyond Dave Brubeck's Take Five ... - Reddit

Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear

Create Free Account