Technically, a big part of Duane's sound was the spongy, saggy attack tone characteristic he got from the tube rectified, 50watt Marshall bass amps and the fuzz face pedal w a drained 9 volt battery he used. In layman's terms, sag simply enhances the amp's dynamic musical feel and makes it very responsive to your picking attack - it's not as immediate, bright or sharp as an amp that's solid state rectified. But tube rectified amps which tend to be up in that pricey $2-3k range aren't the only way to get this dynamic. A tube amp w SS rectifier run through a 15" speaker (e.g. Celestion Fullback) will replicate this dynamic because the attack of a 15" speaker is "saggier" and spongier than a 12" speaker. If you also run a Wampler Pinnacle dist pedal in front of the amp paired w said 15" speaker, with some tweaking of the amp controls, you'll be amazed at how spongy and saggy it will sound. The newer versions of the Pinnacle actually have a sag control on the pedal which really helps to capture that characteristic.
Duane did use the round side of his pick. In the last couple of years, though, the biggest tone changer for him was Y-connecting 50 watt Marshall Bass heads, running them wide open, and using JBL & Altec speakers with some of his speaker cabinets with open backs on the top two speakers. He also was constantly adjusting the tone on his guitar as well - certainly on the bridge pickup.
Boy, you hit that right on the head. Pick attack sure helps smooth out that sound. Thank you sir! I still listen to The Fillmore album regularly and that is the lead tone they play.
Utilise quarter bends, double bends and pre-bends. A few rakes here and there also helps. Mix the minor and major pents - especially at the top end. Another trick is to flick off the end of the high end 3rd Pent. Minor position onto the end of the 2nd Pent. Minor position (eg. flick off 14th fret onto 10th fret on the high E). And yes, back the tone off a bit.
The pickups were from a 57'. Originally he had two 57' goldtops, 1 traded to Dickey Betts for an SG, the other was eventually replaced by different 59's but the pickups from the goldtop 57' went into those 59's.
Yeah you’re right. I like using the round edge of the pick, too. Also though, I think part of Duane’s sound was that he was left- handed but played right hand. So his stronger hand was on the fretboard
Good tip, will try it. Most folks forget the first most important thing, roll back the treble a bit on the bridge pup tone control. That rounds out the tone too. Most folks rarely touch the tone control and go full bore treble. Clapton, Duane, etc., knew to turn it back a bit to get the "woman tone".
Nealix D. Funny how few people use the knobs to get different sounds from the guitar! I learned a lot from watching Jimi, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour (sp?), etc at the midnight movies and I noticed how often they were moving the knobs. I was always a Strat player and the knobs are positioned better for volume swells and tone control Wah-wah than the typical Gibson layouts. Now that I build my own guitars I am playing Les Pauls maybe 35-40% of the time. It also helped that OX4 and Wizz came along and made humbuckers that clean up when using the volume knobs, not muddy mush, they are far more useable!
You're getting close. In all pictures I've seen where you can see his pick, he is using the Fender rounded triangle, #346 shape. It was probably heavy gauge. Duane and Dickey both used Fender 150 strings, pure nickel wrap, slightly flattened windings, gauges .010 to .038. A big reason they sound so different on At Fillmore East is that Dickey used Marshall heads and had his cabs loaded with JBL speakers for a tighter sound. Duane at that time was using either Marshall bass heads or an Ampeg head that had been modified to his specs. Paul Reed Smith acquired this Ampeg head a number of years back and issued a limited number of replicas (25, if I recall correctly). It's a good idea to use the blunt end of the pick to help get that big fat tone, but I would suggest using something besides a Dunlop Jazz III. I can hear the raised logo scratching on your unwound strings, and it is spoiling your tone. I would recommend using something smoother, like a Dunlop Ultex Standard in the 1.0 or 1.14 millimeter thickness. Anyways, I give you a pat on the back because you have gotten closer to Duane's Fillmore East tone than any other You Tuber I've heard. Nice work!
One thing no one has mentioned is Duane Allman used his neck pickup most of the time, along with using his fingers a lot, too. His rig was also an important part of it. But most of all it was coming through his hands from his heart. His soul was worn on his sleeve, pick or no pick. And remember his guitar was a '59 Les Paul with PAF humbuckers from a '57 Gold Top Les Paul. Let's face it: It was just Duane, period. All those things plus his unique approach and feel made it his own. Very nice sound and playing in this demo, too. There are so many pedals and boutique amps that people get involved in just to sound like this and it was just Duane, the guitar, and the amp. That's it. Less is more.
This is what I used to do back in my heydey of guitar playing. Also used those thin, soft, tiny teardrop shaped Gibson picks instead of the bigger, thicker, triangular Fender ones. They do wear out really fast though. 😀
I have achieved better Duane tone turning off the reverb and turned down the bass on the amp with a little gain. When he does Going down slow is a good example of this tone
I don't think the fingers sound the same to me. It's snappier and the thumb gives a more muted sound. For me, the pick is essential to get certain sounds. I do, however only use my fingers for certain tones and that is an entirely different subject. Thanks for the comment.
I have heard about it being all in the hands for 40 years, but that is partially true, and partially B.S. If it is all in the hands, why would someone pay $200,00 for a vintage Les Paul, instead of just playing a $300 Epiphone. Why did Duane Allman take the pickups out of one of his les pauls and install them in a different one,if its all in the hands? Why does Dickey Betts only play the same JBL D120 speakers and not the cheap Celestions. If it's all in his hands why can't he sound the same without the JBLs.? But someone else playing for example,Dickey's rig, is not going to sound like him. Even another person playing my guitar and amp sounds different than me.
You can't replicate a 57-60 paf humbucker, cuz they don't make the magnets, nor wire, with the materials that were used, back in the day. So even though, how Duane picked and played is important, his tone came from some great guitars with great pickups, through Marshall plexi heads with greenback Celestion's. I have spent alot of money on boutique and after market humbuckers, amps, and guitars, trying to get the tone of legends like Duane, and the only way to do it proper, is to have a great guitar (either the real deal 57-60 LP, or a replica with similar woods and build specs) with REAL PAF'S!!! If they don't have real PAF'S, going through Plexi heads and Greenback filled cabinets, they aren't going to capture the tone of Duane. And to get as close as possible to his tone, they must have the same ohmage! However, pick attack, bending strings, and knowing the scales Duane played is a key ingredient and I'm not disputing this video and it's content, but everything in his arsenal is instrumental in replicating Duane.
Don't play so much "mush" tone way too much reverb - play it clear. Otherwise, the student is just learning to hide the notes in the "mush" - 30 years ABB fan and blues piano. Best though of teaching the critical riffs of Mr. Betts (for piano too) Good job.
I use the Dunlop Jazztone picks with a rounded edge and I agree there is a big difference. I used to use Dunlop regular picks (ex heavy ) but used the side of it then went to the jazz III then these and I like these so much better. It will get a warmer sound so I'd recommend this pick as well.
Duane I think would say- find your own tone. You can never copy someone else’s sound and - sound like them. Imo. Turn your treble down. Anymore than a forged painting. Nice licks.
I tried using D'Andrea Pro-Plec 385 1.5mm Large Rounded Mandolin Pick. Gives a very similar sound. I learned about this pick from a Tommy Emmanuel video.
Buy the amp after you learn the high speed riffs - a simple piano is what sits on stage for Mr. Level on Jessica's lead piano - it's the riffs that take 100 hours each to get. Of course mush works once the riffs are memorized in your sleep. Duane Allman is who he is don't think utube is going to turn you into him. Also on Stormy Monday, the chord progression is never shown on the computer - I've checked. ABB chord progression on the Hammond Organ is the difference between any version and the ABB Stormy Monday. Simple fact.
I do that and I show very little pick say 1/16 to 1/8" And I can choose to mute with my fingers and I hold the pick very tight so I can control the forcefulness upon the steel string and the angle too. It's easy right?
Duane used middle pickup position or neck position at least 50% of the time.. Or, to be more specific a lot..Especially songs like Bluesky and the Fillmore stuff. Slide was usually on the bridge pick-up..Just curious that you didn't ever go there for his tone..Your technique demonstration was very cool.
dunlop are good they were better in the 80s 90s, I dont know what they were made of? but if u lit a match around them they were like flash paper , no shit poof, but they were good pics, use very small edge to get that screeching lead hell I had a brass pick ,pics are important be aggressive with it wont hurt it.
Stevie ray also always used the round side and Michael Schenker as well.Its a little smoother sounding but i find it most useful for rythms.I just cant play rythms at all with the pointed side it sounds way better with the round side for solos though you sometimes just have to use the pointed side for certain licks ecpecially when you want to do the Al di meola style of playing but for rythm and blues licks i like the sound of the round side of the pick much better.
I have heard this guy play on other videos. He is a good player. The amp most likely has a grainy output transformers. Also PAF pickups would warm it up a bit.
Such a great tip! I started doing this about two months ago after I found out a great guitar player friend used heavy picks and since I used medium picks I turned it around and found I immediately liked it. I also noticed my playing wasn't as sloppy and it is easier for me to hit every note if I want to.
True, you get more of a muted sound, but what you lose in this respect, you gain in comfort. I find that playing with a pick, which prevents me frm actually feeling the strings, is like eating a delicious dessert with a sock on your tongue. There's a degree of separation between myself and the guitar when I use an intermediary device,because I can't feel what strings I'm plucking.
Duane used his fingers most of the time. No pick. There were times he used one though I have always used my fingers or the round side of the pick. I can pick faster n the sound is rounder n more expressive. Thanks for the post! :)
John, the jazz III's are awesome. But I have problems strumming chords with such a small pick. Black ice makes a larger jazz III style pick for us guys with big hands.
Guilty as charged for SRV round sided picker. Used to use jazz 3s, but went back to Dunlop Tortoise for most rake-style playing with the nice fat round side. Picks really have so much affect on tone. Haven't tried the round side of the Jazz IIIs. Will try it out now. Cool video, John. Thanks as always.
Duane plays with his thumb and forefinger. Though this is a good alternative for pick players. This guy is right on regarding the bridge pickup however.
The difference is so significant, that one could use the pointed part for lead, without having to switch pickup settings. Great video. I've been using the rounded side of my picks for a couple months now, and moved from my jazz IIIs to the simple Tortoise picks, and I'm really liking the tone and feel. Thanks for the video as always.
No.not all.he finger picked.moved up /down on the bridge.up plays a base/flatter tone while moving back gives you sharp brighter tone.staccato.vibrato with the left hand.and I think you"ll find that sweet sound that you talked about
It's simple for me; I never use a pick. I've been playing for 3 years, and I just can't get used to it. I get the same sound, and double to comfort, by just picking with my index finger and thumb.
Underwound pickups. Bear in mind, Duane kept the humbuckers from his ‘57 goldtop and put them in the burst he owned. Also, turning down the tone sounds different depending on which pickups are in the guitar. As an example, the Burstbuckers that come in the newer 60s Standards sound like a roided up Tele when you roll the tone off. Whereas rolling it off on the ‘58 RI stays fatter and is nowhere near as snotty sounding. At least that’s my experience with the two LPs I have.
Great vid. Great sound. Thanks for posting
How to Achieve that Duane Allman Blues Guitar Tone: you have to be Duane Allman
Yup
Levesque Jean-Christian Not very helpful when a student asks that question though.
Practice makes perfect, no doubt too, ha.
Do you use the XL Jazz III or the regular Jazz III?
Thank you.
Amen.
Technically, a big part of Duane's sound was the spongy, saggy attack tone characteristic he got from the tube rectified, 50watt Marshall bass amps and the fuzz face pedal w a drained 9 volt battery he used. In layman's terms, sag simply enhances the amp's dynamic musical feel and makes it very responsive to your picking attack - it's not as immediate, bright or sharp as an amp that's solid state rectified. But tube rectified amps which tend to be up in that pricey $2-3k range aren't the only way to get this dynamic. A tube amp w SS rectifier run through a 15" speaker (e.g. Celestion Fullback) will replicate this dynamic because the attack of a 15" speaker is "saggier" and spongier than a 12" speaker. If you also run a Wampler Pinnacle dist pedal in front of the amp paired w said 15" speaker, with some tweaking of the amp controls, you'll be amazed at how spongy and saggy it will sound. The newer versions of the Pinnacle actually have a sag control on the pedal which really helps to capture that characteristic.
It ain't the bus,it's the bus driver.
Maybe he rolled off the tone control to get rid of some of the highs or used the middle position and rolled off the neck a little bit.
im thinking he played both pick ups to get that gold sound
Duane did use the round side of his pick. In the last couple of years, though, the biggest tone changer for him was Y-connecting 50 watt Marshall Bass heads, running them wide open, and using JBL & Altec speakers with some of his speaker cabinets with open backs on the top two speakers. He also was constantly adjusting the tone on his guitar as well - certainly on the bridge pickup.
Use the neck pickup a lot and back off the volume.
Boy, you hit that right on the head. Pick attack sure helps smooth out that sound. Thank you sir! I still listen to The Fillmore album regularly and that is the lead tone they play.
Utilise quarter bends, double bends and pre-bends. A few rakes here and there also helps. Mix the minor and major pents - especially at the top end. Another trick is to flick off the end of the high end 3rd Pent. Minor position onto the end of the 2nd Pent. Minor position (eg. flick off 14th fret onto 10th fret on the high E). And yes, back the tone off a bit.
59 les Paul into a marshall no pedals and Duane allman
Duane used a fuzz box.
Dirt Farmer That was back in his Fender days.....pre-ABB.
The pickups were from a 57'. Originally he had two 57' goldtops, 1 traded to Dickey Betts for an SG, the other was eventually replaced by different 59's but the pickups from the goldtop 57' went into those 59's.
Old Goat the Antichrist any proof on this?
FilmoreEast...59 lester with pups from a 57, 50 watt marshall with a dallas arbiter fuzz face with weak battery.
i dunno man derek gets a pretty close sound and he doesnt use a pic at all lol
no one uses fingers only like derek
It's pretty usual for delta players to use fingers
And slide players
Close, but no cigar!
@@Zilegil I use fingers...😎
He used a pick for a long time.
Yeah you’re right. I like using the round edge of the pick, too.
Also though, I think part of Duane’s sound was that he was left- handed but played right hand.
So his stronger hand was on the fretboard
Good tip, will try it.
Most folks forget the first most important thing, roll back the treble a bit on the bridge pup tone control. That rounds out the tone too. Most folks rarely touch the tone control and go full bore treble. Clapton, Duane, etc., knew to turn it back a bit to get the "woman tone".
Nealix D. Funny how few people use the knobs to get different sounds from the guitar! I learned a lot from watching Jimi, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour (sp?), etc at the midnight movies and I noticed how often they were moving the knobs. I was always a Strat player and the knobs are positioned better for volume swells and tone control Wah-wah than the typical Gibson layouts. Now that I build my own guitars I am playing Les Pauls maybe 35-40% of the time. It also helped that OX4 and Wizz came along and made humbuckers that clean up when using the volume knobs, not muddy mush, they are far more useable!
Duane did not have a woman tone at all. It was ALL MAN!
Sounds great, and nice playing, but a lot of us were drawn the title:''achieve Duane's tone ....'' This is definitely not 'it' .
This is a great guitar tip,i can really hear the difference,definitely going to try this, thanks for the tip.
How to play like Duane ...waiting for the sequel of how to play basketball like Michael Jordan and how to box like Muhammad Ali😎😎
You're getting close. In all pictures I've seen where you can see his pick, he is using the Fender rounded triangle, #346 shape. It was probably heavy gauge. Duane and Dickey both used Fender 150 strings, pure nickel wrap, slightly flattened windings, gauges .010 to .038. A big reason they sound so different on At Fillmore East is that Dickey used Marshall heads and had his cabs loaded with JBL speakers for a tighter sound. Duane at that time was using either Marshall bass heads or an Ampeg head that had been modified to his specs. Paul Reed Smith acquired this Ampeg head a number of years back and issued a limited number of replicas (25, if I recall correctly).
It's a good idea to use the blunt end of the pick to help get that big fat tone, but I would suggest using something besides a Dunlop Jazz III. I can hear the raised logo scratching on your unwound strings, and it is spoiling your tone. I would recommend using something smoother, like a Dunlop Ultex Standard in the 1.0 or 1.14 millimeter thickness.
Anyways, I give you a pat on the back because you have gotten closer to Duane's Fillmore East tone than any other You Tuber I've heard. Nice work!
One thing no one has mentioned is Duane Allman used his neck pickup most of
the time, along with using his fingers a lot, too. His rig was also an important part of
it. But most of all it was coming through his hands from his heart. His soul was
worn on his sleeve, pick or no pick. And remember his guitar was a '59 Les Paul
with PAF humbuckers from a '57 Gold Top Les Paul. Let's face it: It was just Duane,
period. All those things plus his unique approach and feel made it his own. Very
nice sound and playing in this demo, too. There are so many pedals and boutique
amps that people get involved in just to sound like this and it was just Duane, the
guitar, and the amp. That's it. Less is more.
4 years later but well said mr geetar.
larry geetar actually he used his bridge pickup with the tone rolled back. Fingers were only used for slide
Duane used his finges a lot when he played slide . I know you know but you are doing a great job !
Yeah it's a big part of the SRV sound as well.
This is what I used to do back in my heydey of guitar playing. Also used those thin, soft, tiny teardrop shaped Gibson picks instead of the bigger, thicker, triangular Fender ones. They do wear out really fast though. 😀
I have achieved better Duane tone turning off the reverb and turned down the bass on the amp with a little gain.
When he does Going down slow is a good example of this tone
I don't think the fingers sound the same to me. It's snappier and the thumb gives a more muted sound. For me, the pick is essential to get certain sounds. I do, however only use my fingers for certain tones and that is an entirely different subject. Thanks for the comment.
No one can ever sound as good as Duane Allman.
AMEN!!!
Derek Trucks sounds better. Probably due to the lack of a drug habit.
Duane used his fingers when playing slide guitar but he used a pick for straight lead work.
Tortex 1mm, 0.88mm work well. Play the round corner 👍
No one quite like Duanne allmans guitar sound good video thanks 👍🙄❤️
I've seen pictures of him playing with his fingers not a pick
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That was an incredible solo.....less was better! No. 1 hit too!
FIngers when playing slide...
I have heard about it being all in the hands for 40 years, but that is partially true, and partially B.S. If it is all in the hands, why would someone pay $200,00 for a vintage Les Paul, instead of just playing a $300 Epiphone. Why did Duane Allman take the pickups out of one of his les pauls and install them in a different one,if its all in the hands? Why does Dickey Betts only play the same JBL D120 speakers and not the cheap Celestions. If it's all in his hands why can't he sound the same without the JBLs.? But someone else playing for example,Dickey's rig, is not going to sound like him. Even another person playing my guitar and amp sounds different than me.
Bobby Bowers - Why? Because they can!
I've been using the pick that way for centuries and it's an instant mid boost.
Yeah they're not the greatest for strumming but I like them for certain styles.
You can't replicate a 57-60 paf humbucker, cuz they don't make the magnets, nor wire, with the materials that were used, back in the day. So even though, how Duane picked and played is important, his tone came from some great guitars with great pickups, through Marshall plexi heads with greenback Celestion's. I have spent alot of money on boutique and after market humbuckers, amps, and guitars, trying to get the tone of legends like Duane, and the only way to do it proper, is to have a great guitar (either the real deal 57-60 LP, or a replica with similar woods and build specs) with REAL PAF'S!!! If they don't have real PAF'S, going through Plexi heads and Greenback filled cabinets, they aren't going to capture the tone of Duane. And to get as close as possible to his tone, they must have the same ohmage! However, pick attack, bending strings, and knowing the scales Duane played is a key ingredient and I'm not disputing this video and it's content, but everything in his arsenal is instrumental in replicating Duane.
HELLO, THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO, YOU MADE IT UNCOMPLICATED, THANKS, THAT IS WHAT I NEEDED, GREAT TONE, COUSIN FIGEL
Don't play so much "mush" tone way too much reverb - play it clear. Otherwise, the student is just learning to hide the notes in the "mush" - 30 years ABB fan and blues piano. Best though of teaching the critical riffs of Mr. Betts (for piano too) Good job.
I like Reverb and I cannot lie
thats a beautiful Les Paul
Holy cow I think you are right about that.
I use the Dunlop Jazztone picks with a rounded edge and I agree there is a big difference. I used to use Dunlop regular picks (ex heavy ) but used the side of it then went to the jazz III then these and I like these so much better. It will get a warmer sound so I'd recommend this pick as well.
Duane I think would say- find your own tone. You can never copy someone else’s sound and - sound like them. Imo. Turn your treble down.
Anymore than a forged painting. Nice licks.
I tried using D'Andrea Pro-Plec 385 1.5mm Large Rounded Mandolin Pick. Gives a very similar sound. I learned about this pick from a Tommy Emmanuel video.
Buy the amp after you learn the high speed riffs - a simple piano is what sits on stage for Mr. Level on Jessica's lead piano - it's the riffs that take 100 hours each to get. Of course mush works once the riffs are memorized in your sleep. Duane Allman is who he is don't think utube is going to turn you into him. Also on Stormy Monday, the chord progression is never shown on the computer - I've checked. ABB chord progression on the Hammond Organ is the difference between any version and the ABB Stormy Monday. Simple fact.
I do that and I show very little pick say 1/16 to 1/8" And I can choose to mute with my fingers and I hold the pick very tight so I can control the forcefulness upon the steel string and the angle too. It's easy right?
Duane used middle pickup position or neck position at least 50% of the time.. Or, to be more specific a lot..Especially songs like Bluesky and the Fillmore stuff. Slide was usually on the bridge pick-up..Just curious that you didn't ever go there for his tone..Your technique demonstration was very cool.
dunlop are good they were better in the 80s 90s, I dont know what they were made of? but if u lit a match around them they were like flash paper , no shit poof, but they were good pics, use very small edge to get that screeching lead hell I had a brass pick ,pics are important be aggressive with it wont hurt it.
No offense but Duane didn't use a pick most of the time.
You're wrong buddy
Stevie ray also always used the round side and Michael Schenker as well.Its a little smoother sounding but i find it most useful for rythms.I just cant play rythms at all with the pointed side it sounds way better with the round side for solos though you sometimes just have to use the pointed side for certain licks ecpecially when you want to do the Al di meola style of playing but for rythm and blues licks i like the sound of the round side of the pick much better.
I have heard this guy play on other videos. He is a good player. The amp most likely has a grainy output transformers. Also PAF pickups would warm it up a bit.
Did he also modify or change the pots, amps, speakers, pickups, etc..If so, tell us what he did. Thanks.
Great tip. Would never have thought of it and it obviously makes a huge difference. Thanks! - off to try it now.
Great Lesson John.
compressor pedal will do this. That's probably what was used on the original.
Such a great tip! I started doing this about two months ago after I found out a great guitar player friend used heavy picks
and since I used medium picks I turned it around and found I immediately liked it. I also noticed my playing wasn't as sloppy and it is easier for me to hit every note if I want to.
Thanks.....interesting points...I'm a huge Duane fan and always looking to see how he might have done it
nobody thats been playing for only 3 years has an ear good enough, to hear the tonal differences.
665 likes, sorry not gonna be number 666 but I like the vid lol
Ah screw it
lol Thanks :)
As much as I love Clapton, Duane and Betts... were untouchable...
True, you get more of a muted sound, but what you lose in this respect, you gain in comfort. I find that playing with a pick, which prevents me frm actually feeling the strings, is like eating a delicious dessert with a sock on your tongue. There's a degree of separation between myself and the guitar when I use an intermediary device,because I can't feel what strings I'm plucking.
The round part of a "Herco flex 50 or 75 Nylon" pick nails the sound too.
Duane used his fingers most of the time. No pick. There were times he used one though I have always used my fingers or the round side of the pick. I can pick faster n the sound is rounder n more expressive. Thanks for the post! :)
I've been looking for this lesson for decades. Thank you!
He used his volumes and spent a lot of time in the middle position for that sound.
Just wanted to say that sound is ewsome and thanks for helping others to learn it.
John, the jazz III's are awesome. But I have problems strumming chords with such a small pick. Black ice makes a larger jazz III style pick for us guys with big hands.
Guilty as charged for SRV round sided picker. Used to use jazz 3s, but went back to Dunlop Tortoise for most rake-style playing with the nice fat round side. Picks really have so much affect on tone. Haven't tried the round side of the Jazz IIIs. Will try it out now. Cool video, John. Thanks as always.
He did not use a pick. His was a Marshall amp and a bass amp looped.
Duane plays with his thumb and forefinger. Though this is a good alternative for pick players. This guy is right on regarding the bridge pickup however.
He didn't on the blue sky solo that's for sure but for slide I'm sure he did
Didn't he play a les paul deluxe
No, not a Deluxe. Duane is most famous for playing a couple of ‘59 sunburst Les Pauls.
you're right dude, if he hadn't found the right side of the damn pick = no Fillmore East. Just joking. cool video
I take it all back. I'd bet the farm Duane didn't give a second of thought to what side of the pick. man I really don't wanna be a dick
Tone is in your fingers, and your technique/s
Jazz III's sound like a thumb more so than the edge of a normal one. The pointed part even sounds better
with all due respect, don't waste your time!! just leave it alone!! he's IMPOSSIBLE to emulate!!
Yeah it does sound like it! Gotta try it! I use stone pick so should make a lot of difference. Especially with the rakes. ?.
yeah, for Duane's style it's all about fingers for me. (not that i can play even 1% like him, of course!)
I use those pics all the time. Interesting idea to use the opposite side.
You also need a glass slide and Derek Trucks because Duane has passed away. Also no pick, use your fingers, not a pick
Duane used a pick
The difference is so significant, that one could use the pointed part for lead, without having to switch pickup settings. Great video. I've been using the rounded side of my picks for a couple months now, and moved from my jazz IIIs to the simple Tortoise picks, and I'm really liking the tone and feel. Thanks for the video as always.
This sounds nothing like Duane's tone. Nothing.
I use the rounded side of the pick....SRV did too
Great video, thanks!✌🏽
why don't you just attack softer
Definitely helps with a raking style as the pick glides better.
Robben ford does this as well
What amp are you using
This is the greatest thing...
awsome. definitly sounds like allman bro style
Nice guitar - and you know how to use her :-)))
Thanks great tips on tone I'll try it with my SG.
Hobbydude1 you have an SG?
great tip, stunning instrument btw
holy crap it sounds like duane's tone
I'll try this, cheers John!
NIce!
Pick by the fretboard some more
Awsome tip
how bout that
awesome thx!
:)
I didn't know Ben Shapiro was an LP man?
No.not all.he finger picked.moved up /down on the bridge.up plays a base/flatter tone while moving back gives you sharp brighter tone.staccato.vibrato with the left hand.and I think you"ll find that sweet sound that you talked about
No HE FINGER PICKED WHRN PLAYING SLIDE KNOW YOU KNOW.HE ALSO FINGER PICKED BLUE SKY
It's simple for me; I never use a pick. I've been playing for 3 years, and I just can't get used to it. I get the same sound, and double to comfort, by just picking with my index finger and thumb.
Underwound pickups.
Bear in mind, Duane kept the humbuckers from his ‘57 goldtop and put them in the burst he owned.
Also, turning down the tone sounds different depending on which pickups are in the guitar. As an example, the Burstbuckers that come in the newer 60s Standards sound like a roided up Tele when you roll the tone off. Whereas rolling it off on the ‘58 RI stays fatter and is nowhere near as snotty sounding.
At least that’s my experience with the two LPs I have.