Tone Profile

A raw, Texas blues-rock tone with a biting, slightly overdriven character. The sound is defined by its strong midrange, sustain, and a touch of grit, capturing the essence of Billy Gibbons' signature style.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier in a studio environment.
• The amp overdrive was probably achieved by pushing the amp's gain stage rather than using external overdrive pedals.
• The signal may have been run through a mixing console for final EQ and compression.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster-style guitar with single-coil pickups.
• Use a Marshall JTM45 or similar low-wattage tube amp, and dial in a slightly overdriven tone.
• Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot of the amp.
• Add a touch of compression to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Marshall JTM45(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)