Song Rig
I'll Say We're Done
John Scofield · A Go Go · 1998
Tone Overview
What Makes This Sound Unique
Modern soul-funk with controlled crunch — the A Go Go album (with Medeski Martin & Wood) finds Scofield's tone more raw and slightly dirtier. The note attack is more aggressive than his Blue Matter era, suited to the organ trio format.
Signal Chain
- 1Ibanez AS200
- 2Fender Deluxe Reverb (pushed harder than usual)
- 3Ibanez WH-10 wah (used on sections)
Amp Settings
More amp drive than typical Scofield — the organ trio context demands a more cutting guitar presence. The wah adds frequency sweeps that work with the MMW keyboard textures.
Technique
How to Play It
Wah-inflected single-note lines that interact with the organ improvisation — Scofield treats the wah as a compositional tool, not just an effect.
Budget Alternative
Achievable With
ES-335 or Ibanez AS200 → Fender Deluxe Reverb at 7 → Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q wah or Ibanez WH-10 clone.
Your Gear
Adapt to My Amp
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