Song Rig
Why Can't This Be Love
Matt Schofield · Live At The Q · 2007
Tone Overview
What Makes This Sound Unique
Live blues energy — the debut live album captures Schofield's band in full swing. The tone is louder and more forward than studio recordings, with the Super Reverb speakers producing more natural compression at live volume.
Signal Chain
- 1Gibson ES-335
- 2Fender Super Reverb (live, louder setting)
Amp Settings
More gain for live projection — Schofield pushes the amp harder live to project over drums. The reverb is reduced to prevent muddiness in a live room.
Technique
How to Play It
Uptempo blues shuffles with extended improvisations — Schofield builds solos that grow in intensity over multiple choruses, a traditional blues approach to live performance.
Budget Alternative
Achievable With
ES-335 → Fender Blues Deville at 70% volume → the Super Reverb's 4x10 configuration at stage volume is the target reference.
Your Gear
Adapt to My Amp
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