Steve Cropper — Rig Network
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Guitars
Fender TelecasterGuitar1962–present
10 other artistsCropper's singular guitar — a 1962 Fender Telecaster that defined the sound of the Stax/Volt catalog. The bridge pickup's bright, cutting single-coil attack is perfect for the precise, muted-chord R&B rhythm style. He has used the same Telecaster model throughout his 60-year career.
Amplifiers
Fender Super ReverbAmplifier1963–1980
6 other artistsThe Stax house amp — the Super Reverb's four 10-inch speakers provided the warm, clean projection ideal for soul recording. The spring reverb is used at low settings for subtle room dimension without obviousness.
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