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I’m using a semi-hollowbody style guitar for this song, but any electric guitar is suitable. I’ve selected the bridge pickup for a bright, clear tone. Any acoustic guitar can be used to play this song.

A Fender tube amp is the best choice to replicate the tones heard in this tune. Dial in a clean - right on the edge of breakup sound - for example, set the Preamp Gain to 35%, Bass to 45%, Mids to 55%, Treble to 60%, and Presence to 60%.

Add some reverb to both guitars for depth.

I’m using regular light gauge strings that are 10-46 along with a heavy pick to dig right in. As for the acoustic, I’m using a medium pick along with 11-52 string gauge.

SETTINGS:
Fender Deluxe Model:
Drive: 45% Bass: 45% Mid: 55% Treb: 60% Presence: 60%

Spring Reverb:
Wet/Dry: 40%

Lesson Info
Instructor Mike Olekshy
Styles:
Rock
Difficulty:
Published
Tutorial
Sad Day