Stone Crazy
Everything up, feedback used as a note, tone control rolled back for the darker bends.
- Guitar
- Strat, bridge pickup
- Guitar volume
- 10
- Guitar tone
- 5
- Amp — Volume
- 10
- Amp — Bass
- 5
- Amp — Treble
- 7
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Buddy Guy
Chicago Blues1957–presentUSA
Loud, wild and theatrical: a Stratocaster into a Fender amp turned all the way up, with a wah and a lot of attitude.
Known for: Damn Right I've Got the Blues, Stone Crazy, First Time I Met the Blues
4
gear entries
4
with sources
Rig rundown
Pedals
1Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
PedalRidden constantly, often with the amp already screaming.
Amps
2Fender '59 Bassman
AmpThe tweed 4x10 he pushes until it howls.
Fender Twin Reverb
AmpClean power for the bigger stages.
Guitars
1Fender Stratocaster (polka-dot)
GuitarHis signature polka-dot Strat.
Dial-in specs
What to dial in to chase Buddy Guy's signature sounds — knob positions, pickup choice and amp EQ as documented.
Damn Right, I've Got the Blues
Amp wide open, guitar volume for dynamics, wah for the screams.
- Guitar
- Strat, neck pickup
- Guitar volume
- 8
- Guitar tone
- 7
- Amp — Volume
- 10
- Amp — Bass
- 6
- Amp — Mid
- 6
- Amp — Treble
- 7
- Wah
- For accents