The Ballad of John Henry
Bridge pickup, more gain and a heavier right hand for the riff.
- Guitar
- Les Paul, bridge pickup
- Guitar volume
- 10
- Guitar tone
- 8
- Tube Screamer — Drive
- 5
- Amp — Volume
- 7
- Amp — Mid
- 7
- Amp — Treble
- 6
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Joe Bonamassa
Blues Rock1989–presentUSA
A collector's arsenal of vintage Les Pauls and Strats into Dumbles and Marshalls, with a signature overdrive he helped design.
Known for: Sloe Gin, The Ballad of John Henry, Mountain Time
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gear entries
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Rig rundown
Pedals
1Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808
PedalA low-gain push into the amps.
Amps
2Marshall Super Lead
AmpFor the louder, rockier half of the set.
Dumble Overdrive Special
AmpThe centrepiece of his lead tone.
Guitars
1Gibson Les Paul Standard
GuitarA rotating collection of vintage bursts.
Dial-in specs
What to dial in to chase Joe Bonamassa's signature sounds — knob positions, pickup choice and amp EQ as documented.
Sloe Gin
Neck pickup, Dumble on the edge, volume knob for the swells.
- Guitar
- Les Paul, neck pickup
- Guitar volume
- 7
- Guitar tone
- 7
- Tube Screamer — Drive
- 2
- Tube Screamer — Level
- 6
- Amp — Volume
- 6
- Amp — Bass
- 6
- Amp — Mid
- 6
- Amp — Treble
- 6