What budget do I need to sound like Danny Gatton?

You can start building a Danny Gatton-inspired rig for around ~£187. The sweet spot is ~£497, which gives you Squier Classic Vibe 60s Telecaster, MXR Dyna Comp, Boss Katana 50 MkII.

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Danny Gatton

Fender Telecaster through a tweed Fender amp — Gatton's ability to spontaneously switch between country, jazz, blues and rockabilly mid-solo earned him the title "the world's greatest unknown guitarist."

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AmpKatana 50

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Squier Classic Vibe 60s Telecaster

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“alnico V clarity, cut and vintage Tele character”

One of the best-value Telecasters made — alnico V single-coil pickups, a '60s C-profile neck and vintage-accurate construction that punches well above its price.

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££ Mid-Range$367

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