Sound Like Eric Clapton | BY Busting The Bank

[@MP40meatballTR]

I think Cream era Clapton needs another Sound Like episode on its own

[@jackthomson4034]

Agreed

[@mattwhornby]

Turgut Kartal I think you’re right haha

[@richardmills5326]

There should really be one for yardbirds bluesbreakers cream pre 376 ocean boulevard and after that album

[@bufonoise]

Exactly, i love his Cream time sound

[@louiebellas]

I've always preferred Clapton's 60s to early 70s stuff. Especially his Gibson years in Cream and Bluesbreakers

[@Mysterion157]

I feel like Matt should use the without busting version so we can get more or a direct comparison for the money

[@mattwhornby]

Mysterion157 Cool idea! Maybe we’ll do some comparisons in future vids 👍

[@allstopblue5717]

Not a bad idea actually

[@thedudeaars8527]

Mysterion157 great idea , i agree!

[@rdejianne]

Yes. Great idea!

[@pablo_costas]

Sound like Rory Gallagher by /without busting the bank ?

[@TheStormtrooperrr]

Pablo Costas so underrated!!

[@jamjunkies3639]

That'd be awesome!!!

[@MP40meatballTR]

Was scrolling down to the comment section to write this! We need this immediately

[@ionkap1024]

Man rory was huge . i asked for it too

[@Burnssy97]

Yes 100%

[@JazzGuitarScrapbook]

Now do Cream era Clapton by busting.... :-)

[@54macdog]

Exactly. His Cream-era tone rules, so break out the SG and the Marshalls.

[@Mathcartney]

that 335 man, that 335. A menphis 335 63 RI are pretty spot on, with the center position and treble pickup tone rolled off........... tone for days

[@Dagger_323]

@@Mathcartney That's not how Clapton played his guitars though. He almost never _slightly_ rolled off the tone knob - it was either on 10 or 0, the latter of which was used for his "woman tone". And he rarely if ever set the selector to the middle position. Live it was almost always on the treble pickup with everything on 10 (unless using the woman tone which was usually on the neck pickup with the volume on 10 and tone on 0), plugged into the Normal channel on a '67 Super Lead - also with every knob on the amp on 10.

[@ElmarSprong]

Where's Stevie Ray Vaughan by busting?

[@hinglemccringleberry8292]

Fender American Strat with thick gauge strings, Fender Super Reverb amp, Ibanez Tube Screamer. That’s all you need.

[@matthewsesa]

@@hinglemccringleberry8292 with fuzz pedal and vox 847 or 845 wah pedal😀

[@andrewpappas9311]

This was awesome, Slowhand is undoubtedly one of the greatest guitarists in music and his playing style is just so iconic. I'd love to see a Metallica - By Busting the Bank or a Megadeth - Without Busting at some point as well

[@Alii.azem_]

Andrew Pappas done actually

[@vladzubac5360]

Clapton's tone had 2 major components...the Amp! and the circuits in the guitar - tbx tone control and that mid-boost. The mid-boost is useless without the TBX tone control, that makes the whole sound big and very clear. He uses no pedals what so ever, except a Wah...he goes directly into the amp, turned to max...and that's where he gets his drive. Also...neck pickup for Clapton tone...huge part...and the neck and middle together...bridge not so much...only on some songs...by the way Layla live was played on the neck pickup..look it up on clapton and friend from the 90's at Royal Albert Hall i think it was...

[@paulmcnamara9777]

I suppose they could have used a Rotary Sim Pedal as Clapton has his Leslie Cabinet!

[@mikekaylor1226]

Eric's custom shop guitars haven't included the TBX control in many years, so the boost still sounds great without it.

[@davidmuncy7862]

Clapton didn't have a boost or tbx in original blackie.. those came in his signature Blackie model in 86, which came with LACE noiseless pickups. That switched to fender noiseless in late 2001 due to the licensing agreement running out with LACE. The first live show with his signature model, which was a concept proof, was live at Montreux in '86. The first studio album was August, released later in the year. The original blackie was last used regularly in '85, with the final ever stage performance being one song in '91 at the royal Albert hall

[@hammyjammies]

I CREAMed my pants when the notification popped up on my phone

[@TheStormtrooperrr]

Did your phone bluesbreak?

[@stephennnnnnnnnnnn]

I clapt.

[@hammyjammies]

JaundiceJoe It may have done as it's not responding to my slowhand

[@YngtchieMusic]

I SWLABR'd all over myself. Now I can't get the strange brew out of my clothes.

[@iceman10129]

I had a sense of Blind Faith that they would one day do this one.

[@benji7816]

you should do Stevie Ray Vaughan BY busting the bank

[@cjgsicknote]

benji this. Absolutely this.

[@BlueStratDude]

If done properly, this would easily become one of the most watched guitar videos on KZbin. When it comes to tone chasing SRV is the end of the road, peak of the mountain for countless guitarists.

[@maximalist5038]

BlueStratDude ummm SRV is my all time favorite player but a couple things. Hendrix, EVH, and id say really nailing B.B.s tone. Srv is just a 50s pickup rosewood board strat with MASSIVE strings and ramming a fender tweed or even a twin reverb. In step Stevie is more difficult cause he used fenders, Marshall’s, dumbles, stuff like that. And a ts10. Many don’t know that he used the cheaper ts10 once it came out. He had used the 808 some and the 9 for a while but ts10 is closest. Old old crybaby, occasionally a Vox wah even. And a Univibe. He would stack 2 ts10s sometimes too. Stevie’s rig was the definition of straightforward and reliable

[@tradeka4206]

Max Rooks don’t forget ridiculously high action

[@dalton7145]

Maybe they just can't play like SRV or even close to do it justice? I agree, it would be most watched video they've ever done.

[@pnyholm]

For my part, the most anticipated Sound Like EVER. Thanks

[@pnyholm]

Gibson with marshalls could be nice too

[@Pierrestrata]

I really would like to hear sound like Rory Gallagher :)

[@iwillnevergetone5]

matt & rabea, when you do these BY busting the bank vids, you could totally use two amps (like both a marshall and fender in this vid) since that's what a bunch of players of this league do & it would fit the theme of busting the bank. that way you wouldn't have to decide between which era of the player to stick to. win win !

[@CormacMacCormac]

Please do Ritchie Blackmoore! We need some DEEEEEEEP PURPLE!

[@inevitableveganfuture3915]

With EHX Organ Machine action!

[@junomartini-zeller614]

YES

[@CHlEFFIN]

CormacMacCormac dude holy shit that would be mad

[@ryaneaton327]

DEEP MEN

[@luketollett9850]

Sound like queen: But, without using the red special. Bit of a challenge.

[@jamjunkies3639]

That'd be really cool. Maybe using a SG? That'd be close right??? Do they do a High Spec SG with the push pulls and the dip switches? That'd do it!

[@iceman10129]

Its hard to sound like Queen even WITH the red special.

[@jamjunkies3639]

That's very true. Brian May's tech said during a rig rundown when Paul Crook (Anthrax, Meatloaf) played through Brian's rig with the Red Special he sounded nothing like him.

[@Jhonny610]

Jam Junkies remember the sixpence for a pick!

[@khiemvu8667]

@@jamjunkies3639 Bear in mind that the Red Special has hollow chambering on the inside, so I'd say an ES-335 would be closer.

[@isaacgarcia878]

Sound like Eddie van halen!!!!

[@jamjunkies3639]

I'd second that! :)

[@bluez1981]

Clapton was the man who inspired me the most to want to play.. but to doing a video like this is difficult because his sound and gear changed so much over the years... He needs his own series...60's era. 70's. 80's and so much. Such an influential musician. Living legend

[@andreasdavour9973]

Clapton is God. That sounded really good, and reminded me how so many of the Great Old Ones did not use all that much gear, but they were LOUD! So, when do we get a "The Captain meets God"?

[@hickorymccay2994]

When the Captain dies lol.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

It's amazing how much better really good gear sounds, even over the internet. Those strat tones are absolutely killer, through a great amp. Well done and really cool comparison to the by not busting the bank video.

[@stuartbegley2085]

Lees playing really has improved noticeably over the years,

[@chrismonk8446]

Clapton has had so many different phases of the sound through the decades. Guitars. Amps. Effects. Bluesbreakers/Cream. Derek and the domianoes. 80's pop. 90's return to the blues. I'd love to see more inept to these different tones off this legendary player

[@aristotilus5188]

Damn Matt's rhythm is amazing.

[@mattwhornby]

Aristotilus Extremely kind, thank you man!

[@Brembelia]

Buddy Whittington and Peter Green... :D You guys are exciting to listen to. Not only do you know all about the gear, but your personal playing and broad vocabularies are such a shot of inspiration. Great job, guys! :D :D

[@oisinmcphillips2090]

I'm glad the artic white gag has stuck around

[@ziphrox]

Is there a gag? I have never noticed. Can you explain it a bit please?

[@bengosling3838]

I prefer midnight white tbh

[@charlesfarwell783]

Great video guys! I love Clapton and his music... I think that the DB boost is the last knob and the knob with the detent is for tone... The detent area is normal strat sound. Above that you have more treble and lower, bass. I have the Clapton model and i think that is how that works, but I could be wrong.

[@thomascarmichael6659]

Would love to hear a Sleep or Electric Wizard sounds like! Need some Stoner Rock love on here!

[@totoluyum]

Fz2 into sunn model t

[@hickorymccay2994]

@@totoluyum Expensive, mate. Octavio into some big-sounding amp?

[@sandesh_koirala]

It's well past midnight here in Nepal but when my notification woke me, i knew i just had to watch this

[@Sam-hm8wj]

Please do a Bluesbreaker/Cream era focused Clapton too

[@KeeperOfPoops]

Bluesbreaker - cheap gibson les paul and Fender Combo Cream - Cheap Gibson SG, Marshall Origin Combo & Wah

[@pablofichaje]

@@KeeperOfPoops Bluesbreakers is also Marshall, baybe with a treble booster

[@tendulkarification]

@@pablofichaje his studio rig was marshall but in a gibson guitar and guitar centre interview i heard him say that later in live performances with cream in their America tour he started using tweed twins because at that time every marshall was different and he was unable to get his lp tone so he tried a tweed twin it sounded similar to his bluesbreaker rig. So i thing is that a tweed twin will be more accurate even though it was not the amp used in the studio.

[@Dagger_323]

@@tendulkarification Clapton never used a Tweed Twin during Cream. Throughout his touring in both America and the UK at that time the band was using strictly Marshall 100 watt heads and dual stacks. Tweed Twins would not have given anywhere near enough volume for what Cream was doing. Besides that, I happen to know that Clapton never played anything but Marshalls throughout the entirety of Cream. I'm familiar with the interview you're referring to, but he does not mention that he began using Tweed Fender amps specifically in Cream - he did not. He used them off and on throughout live performances with the Bluesbreakers _before_ Cream formed due to them being more consistent to the "Bluesbreaker" Marshall combo he had used on the Beano record, and he continued using Twins more regularly sometime after Blind Faith. There are photographs however from nearly every live performance that Cream played across their American tours and every single one of them features Clapton and Bruce with at least one if not two full stack Marshalls each. A Tweed Twin will not give you the same sound that Clapton was getting live in Cream.

[@nicwilson89]

I love that Clapton boost circuit. It's does tone shaping (the knob with the notch in the middle) and a boost.

[@ThatGamerGuy77]

Sound like: The Eagles

[@jamjunkies3639]

This. Definitely this!

[@marchisio_dj]

YESS

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Agreed. You guys could slay it!

[@fcp5036]

Will need more guitar players for that one, and that would be a cool sounds like, :)

[@chaingangzta13]

Finally! I've been waiting this for the longest time. Thanks guys.

[@ZappaBlues]

I'd like to see "Sound like Eric Clapton on the Beano Album by busting the bank"

[@sethhorne7842]

Yes!!! I've been patiently waiting for this brilliance. Thanks lads!

[@RooZ_yt]

why have you not done van halen yet

[@jamjunkies3639]

That'd be really cool. Imagine the comments though. People get pretty passionate when it comes to the Van Halen sound!

[@RooZ_yt]

lmfao for sure.

[@iceman10129]

That said, there are tons of them out there. His rig was super simple and straight forward. Its his hands and mind you need to purchase on a budget.

[@RooZ_yt]

i dont think so, his signature gear is pretty expensive and wouldn't be affordable for the on a budget.

[@iceman10129]

Signature equipment will always be more expensive. But what is that signature equipment based off of? Think about how much his rig cost on VH1. Guitar thrown together with scraps, going into an extremely loud amp and a script phaser. EVH Striped Series or Charvel, Phase 90, and a Marshall/Blackstar and you have pretty much got it on a budget. But that only gets you 10%. The rest is all skill.

[@harryemmott8597]

there was also a "sound like eric clapton for under £1000" back in the old days of Rob's channel that sounded awesome. Worth a listen if you haven't already seen it.

[@RobertMorenoE]

Please Eric Johnson by /without busting the bank!!

[@thebenjyman253]

Great as always boys. Some more tones to consider: The Beatles Van Halen The Eagles Baroness Muse BY BUSTING

[@sickenzzzzz]

Sounds like The Bros Landreth would be amazing!!

[@CharlesHarrisonMusicTuition]

Tonnnnneeee! Sweet sounds, boys, Cheers!

[@xiReMiXHD]

Shame you didn’t play my guitar gently weeps, classic Clapton on his les Paul instead of his strat

[@jamjunkies3639]

Yeah, it's busting the bank so the could have used two guitars. :)

[@stuartcarden5402]

At first I thought the tones sounded a little thin but then I went back to the records and remembered that the guitar lines were layered about 50,000 times. Great job lads!

[@widowmaker5544]

Man it really is too bad the Wonderful Tonight part got taken out, that was the best part by far!

[@debashishkaushik6933]

The black strat has a mighty fine sound🤘🏾

[@ironbigfra]

Nice! -Megadeth -Motorhead -Warlock -Did anyone said Van Halen? Edit:-Ghost

[@jamjunkies3639]

Definitely Van Halen!!! :)

[@DavidKennaway1]

You did a great job guys as usual. The difficulty is early Clapton such as sunshine of your love and crossroads were done on a Gibson. He used a les paul, SG and 335. Also at that time he was using Marshall amps. But given that restriction you did great.

[@DanMufc-jt9le]

Please do a sound like by busting the bank, on Josh Klinghoffer from the Red Hot Chili Peppers would be appreciated

[@DanMufc-jt9le]

i know he isn't great since john left the chilis, but would like to see what gear he uses

[@snosho6846]

He changes gear literally every show, there's a rig run dow. Where they say he mixes it up each day. So basically watch the John sounds like

[@DanMufc-jt9le]

yeah ive seen it before :) But would like andertons to give it a bash see what they can come up with

[@josefeld7164]

Josh is an awesome, professional guitarist. Quite different than fruiscante though, even though they used to play together. Anyone saying that he sucks can't be taken seriously.

[@DanMufc-jt9le]

or not a chilis fan ;)

[@davidcotton6999]

That Strat and Amp combo sounds killer!

[@rex8958]

Sound like Bruce Springsteen without busting

[@startjamming]

This is the BEST tone you done so far!

[@JeffStarr]

Sound Like Zappa

[@robertscottpurse1]

Great Video Guys. I'd love to see Clapton Cream Era by Busting The Bank, or Keith.

[@tommygun9849]

Sound like Judas Priest and RAMMSTEIN!

[@michaelwilkinson8542]

Waited for this and was not dissapointed. Great work.

[@nickdalwoodmusic]

Would love to see Sounds like the Beatles

[@Invert_Scrub]

First time watching one of these videos. DAMN that's a great sound!

[@jamesm3060]

No metal zone?

[@robcourtnall5332]

I love Anderton's, this video, the whole Anderton's gang etc. Listening to Lee Dickson, Eric's "Tech" for 30 years had some amazing stories, info and insight. What Lee D said, who works for Fender now, plus MojoTone and Bourn (hopefully spelled correctly). Lee D would just bring what he thought Eric would want/need and being great friends, jokingly said he did not listen to Eric, but just brought what he thought and Eric ended up needing it and it was available. Acoustic was an L5 and that a given, to Lee D and I was happy/surprised that Lee D would bring just enough guitars to a show, a different one for every song, but could be colour, with a common theme. Eric did not like wireless anything, hated effects, sometimes would be willing to just use a wireless, but a fun war with effects. I would have assumed Custom Shop Signature Guitar and Eric would play them, but thankfully for me, Lee D noted that Eric like the Artist Series Strats, with TBX, Boost and Noiseless pickups, straight into a Fender Twin, even though many, mostly Fender Amps were used. Lee D noted that Eric played a gig/song, whatever, with Kravitz, "All Along the Watchtower" and Lee D said that Eric had the best tone he had ever heard, in 30 years, with an Artist Strat (non-Custom Shop), with TBX, up to 25DB Boost, Vintage Noiseless Pickups (Standard Artist) straight into a Fender Twin, with a cord, no wireless (Eric apparently hates wireless and effects), Lee D made certain to say and if needed, only a Cry Baby Wah, but all the effects people thought, were in Eric's Fingers and with the boost/TBX, that was it. ** This is the common go to Eric Rig, according to Lee D, Tech for 30 years and Eric could easily do a whole set/often does, with just his hands, regular Artist Strat, Fender Twin, MIDDLE PICKUP and a Cry Baby Wah, if he chooses. He can play everything from Cream too modern, with just this and he wanted the TBX and 25DB Boost in this Artist Series, with Vintage Noiseless to do this. Lee D noted that many persons have asked him, so many times, what all the pedals are, especially for all those tones and the Hendrix tone, but there is none, but the boost, driving just the Twin, with no mods to anything. Why not love the Custom Shops More and use them? He does, loves them, they are stunning, BUT, once played, if a charity wants one to auction, a Clapton Artist Custom Shop Played, obviously brings far more cash for charities and Fender is good with it, because it is good for all, but, Eric is good with the more affordable Artist, with same features. *** I have a regular Eric Clapton Artist, as I can't afford Custom Shop, a very talented gigging friend plugged it into his twin, Cry Baby an option, he played, because I suck and that 25DB boost, will drive a Twin hard enough to get all tones needed, but yes, Eric's hands obviously do most of it. THIS VIDEO ROCKS, ANDERTON'S ROCKS AND THIS IS A COMPLIMENT TO A KILLER VIDEO, not trolling, or anything stupid, but a ton of great info like this, I found on Eric's Gig Rundown Videos, which really just are: Lee D, saying use a less expensive, modern Artist, middle pickup, Fender Twin, Crybaby, end of story. Everyone, including me, thinks there must be more to the sound, but apparently no, but this is the sound now, that can get close to the rest, with Eric's touch. Awesome video! Anderton's Rocks! Videos Rock! You all rock! All the best and be safe! Love these videos and the Anderton's "Gang"....awesome!

[@b00neDawg00]

Sound like paul gilbert

[@benlogan430]

Billy Duffy is my two pence! Excellent as always!

[@njlwag]

Sounds like Sonic Youth. Sound like the Cure. Sound like the Ramones. Sound like The Clash.

[@ryaneaton327]

Meh ramones and clash are kinda like just down strum as hard as possible

[@littlewing90]

Nailed that Crossroads riff. Sounded creamy and dreamy

[@Echo5-Tango]

Son House!!! Complete opposite end of spectrum but cool!

[@andrewharris7439]

And make Matt play the harmonica

[@zerohourdrift]

Also, the way the boost circuit works is as follows. The volume is normal, the first tone knob is a Tbx pot. This means from 0-5 it is a regular tone, then after the detent, it adds treble. The second tone knob is the boost circuit. It seems rabea figured that out, but Clapton tends to stay on the neck and in betweens while using the boost.

[@jamjunkies3639]

That circuit is such a great mod. I really need to put one in mine. :)

[@vilivirtanen1134]

Never clicked a link so fast

[@richardmills5326]

I have beeb waiting for this for over a year

[@lukecowley4949]

Sounds like ghost Sounds like avenged sevenfold Please

[@harryn4397]

Best yet! Shame it wasn’t longer, Eric is god! 👍🏻😎

[@logantheguitarhero]

Sound Like Extreme?

[@Judgeh123]

Logan Klein I've commented a couple of times before asking for a sounds like on Nuno, I know Rabea and Rob are big fans and supported Extreme at the end of last year. I think it's the the lack of Washburn in the shop that's stopping it from happening... but any super Strat would do the job.

[@bigfootingermany]

Lot better than the previous attempt. Damn Rabea ,you can play the hell out of that Strat!

[@Judgeh123]

Do a sounds like on Nuno Bettencourt? Make it happen Rabea!

[@andertons]

Magic word? :-)

[@Judgeh123]

Andertons Music Co pretty pretty please? With a massive cherry on top!

[@redbandmedia79]

Absolutely top playing Bea! Such a great player mate.

[@Echo5-Tango]

Or John Lee Hooker totally in y’alls wheelhouse!

[@brunoevans7704]

Do a Prince one - with or without busting the bank, don't really mind. That would be great!

[@faboolean7039]

We need tame impala without busting the bank!!!

[@andrewpappas9311]

Fabien Dolan Those guys use Rickenbackers, right?

[@kevinengle4845]

Andrew Pappas 2nd album onwards Kevin Parker uses Rickenbackers. However he did use a Strat for the first one

[@ashrafimaduddin8162]

Fabien Dolan squier j mascis would do the job i guess

[@iceman10129]

Well its one guy that records all the music so you just have to emulate him. Ashraf, no using others sigs.

[@redielg]

jazzmaster, boss blues driver and a phaser

[@phillipjknight]

Love theses shows thanks.

[@sebastiancrowe2586]

Make a my bloody valentine sounds like, I think it might be hard but would be really cool. definitely more pedal and gear oriented so its perfect for this show

[@KeeperOfPoops]

i thought that said Bullet For My Valentine for a second now i am upset :(

[@GitShiddy]

AHH that Tweed combo was just epic!!! And holy crap the rhythm was just a Bassbreaker? Listen to that thing punching above its weight and being pretty good next to the best Strat sound I've ever heard on Andertons!

[@4Gunzo]

I don't know but I'd like to see ZZ top by busting the bank

[@GerryBlue]

5:00 in the words of Patty, "those chords just make you melt!"

[@Gonboo]

Clapton always sounded best to me when he played Gibsons through Marshall amps. I feel like his Fender on Fender tone sounds neutered by comparison.

[@bgingras05]

I agree, but I'll admit it has gotten a bit better later on, when he did the Cream reunion in '05? It got a bit fuzzier and smoother. Also when he went on tour with Steve Winwood it sounded pretty good, there for a while early on it was very thin and brittle sounding!

[@jcavazos4145]

Seamus McFlanery. Exactly. 60s Claptob feel !

[@petehixson9046]

with Bea playing that rig, Matt should have used an SG and Bluesbreaker Marshall. His two famous rigs at the same time.

[@deadpixel5290]

Sound like Van Halen!

[@scottd291]

Loved it and the intro for badge was very cool I always just played the bass line but that’s a great idea

[@ottoman666]

Sounds like disturbed next please :)

[@lyconxero457]

I can definitely hear that the tone is much more defined than with the without busting rig but without a direct AB comparison of the same riffs being played it's hard to get the full appreciation. I saw someone mention that maybe Matt should use the Without Busting rig opposite Rabea using the By Busting rig so that you can directly compare and contrast the tones live in the same video and I think that's a great idea. As a bonus, you'd also get to see how well the two rigs mesh together.

[@chickenpoxwillie7229]

How about a sounds like Brian Setzer

[@KeeperOfPoops]

very simple rig Gretsch Hollowbody Fender Amp Delay pedal sorted

[@zerohourdrift]

Since the late 90’s when he gave up the soldanos, Clapton has been using low powered tweed twins, or the 5e8-a. He actually has a signature amp which is based off of that circuit called the Clapton twinolux. He also has a few smaller signature amps but the twinolux would have probably been the best bet for you guys. Nonetheless, great job!

[@jamjunkies3639]

Yup, Twinolux live. He used a Tremolux paired with his Vibrochamp on the last album. You can check out the setup on his interview/documentary thing I Still Do.

[@Brandon99]

Do sound like Stevie Ray Vaughn by busting the bank

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

My favorite Clapton tone ever is probably the solo tone on Forever Man. Just absolutely beastly for such a simple solo. Also the solo tone on Bell Bottom Blues is out of this world. I much prefer Clapton with a Strat even though Cream is my favorite stuff he ever done.

[@gary1701]

can we get a sounds like eric johnson without busting the bank

[@maxcawood5623]

Well done guys. Sounded spot on

[@HELLHAMMERHANDHIX]

BOB ROSS !!!

[@robblair3703]

Nice job. I'd love to see you do Sounds like Gary Moore by busting the bank.

[@jvanb231]

SG Clapton > Strat Clapton

[@gofastly9989]

Or a Tele Clapton, early days

[@f100strato2]

The middle tone with the notch at 5 is the TBX master tone control. It's not a boost. It is has 2 stacked audio taper pots, the bottom pot is a normal strat tone 250K pot only full travel is 0 to 5 then from 5 to 10 the signal goes to the top 1meg pot which lets way more high frequencies through, which is should help balance the boosted signals. Bottom Tone switch is 0 to 25dB mid boost from 0 to 10. It helps to know how the electronics really work. That must be why you didn't quite sound like Clapton!

[@rouxgaroux2159]

Sound like : John Fogerty (CCR)

[@frmcf]

Is Johnny boy knone for his towne?

[@jamjunkies3639]

I love John Fogerty. I pretty much bought a Les Paul custom with P90s from watching his rig rundown. Such a great sound!

[@mrbigg7255]

Yes he is known for his tone. Swamp tone that is. Lol

[@andyholmes3439]

When you push the 57 deluxe it gets into Neil Young territory. You should do a sounds like Neil Young!

[@guidocavalli2955]

Metallica by bustin the bank....... pleeeeeease!

[@wakjob961]

Guido Cavalli They did it already... SEARCH!!!!

[@guidocavalli2955]

Sorry, they didn' t do a metallica BY bustin the bank

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

Wak Job wrong

[@JKM395]

Just awesome gents! Well done, as always. Please do EVH.

[@neilpye6089]

Sound like the shaggs or Lil Wayne by bustling the bank thank you very much

[@ADogNamedMoe]

I've got the "Crossroads" pedal and a wah and that's pretty much all you need on a small budget. Some talent too of course ;)