Solo Tone
What Kind of Woman Is This?
Buddy Guy
Guitarblues2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Stratocaster (Buddy Guy signature or similar, late 80s/early 90s model likely used in studio)
AmpChicago Blues Box Bassman Amplifier (Bassman-style boutique amp, studio use confirmed for era)
PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
mid7
treble7
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
wahDunlop Dunlop Buddy Guy Signature Cry Baby Wah
Notes
Studio recording, 2005 (album 'Bring 'Em In'). Gear based on era-correct studio and tech interviews; live rig may differ. No evidence of Les Paul or Telecaster for this track. Pedal and amp info from tech interviews and rig rundowns for this period.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustaintouch-sensitivebiting upper midsdynamic and expressiveedge-of-breakup crunchclear note separationfat, vocal-like bendsslightly compressed attackwarm but cutting lead tone
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced blues phrasing, expressive control of bends and vibrato, and precise use of the wah pedal for vocal-like articulation, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Stratocaster (Buddy Guy signature or similar, late 80s/early 90s model likely used in studio)
AmpChicago Blues Box Bassman Amplifier (Bassman-style boutique amp, studio use confirmed for era)
PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
mid7
treble7
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
wahDunlop Dunlop Buddy Guy Signature Cry Baby Wah
Notes
Studio recording, 2005 (album 'Bring 'Em In'). Gear based on era-correct studio and tech interviews; live rig may differ. No evidence of Les Paul or Telecaster for this track. Pedal and amp info from tech interviews and rig rundowns for this period.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustaintouch-sensitivebiting upper midsdynamic and expressiveedge-of-breakup crunchclear note separationfat, vocal-like bendsslightly compressed attackwarm but cutting lead tone
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced blues phrasing, expressive control of bends and vibrato, and precise use of the wah pedal for vocal-like articulation, making it challenging for most players.
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