Song Rig

Hiding

Albert Lee · Hiding · 1979

Tone Overview

What Makes This Sound Unique

The title track of Lee's breakthrough album — a melodic country-rock piece that shows his British pop sensibility alongside the American country technique. The tone is slightly warmer than Country Boy, with a hint of natural amp drive that rounds the edges of the Telecaster's brightness.

Signal Chain

1Music Man Albert Lee / Fender Telecaster
2Fender Twin Reverb (slightly pushed)

Amp Settings

Gain / Volume3

Bass5

Mid7

Treble8

Slightly warmer than Country Boy — Hiding has a more song-oriented approach, using the guitar to serve the melody rather than showcase technique. A touch of natural amp drive softens the extreme Tele brightness.

Technique

How to Play It

Song-first country lead phrasing — unlike the pure technique showcase of Country Boy, Hiding uses melodic phrasing derived from the song's own melody. Albert plays lead lines that refer back to the vocal melody rather than departing entirely into pentatonic territory.

Budget Alternative

Achievable With

Telecaster → Fender Deluxe Reverb at moderate volume → the melodic approach requires singing the tune in your head while you play: each improvised phrase should feel like a possible vocal line.

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