Who Can I Sound Like With a Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI?

Gibson SG StandardFender 65 Deluxe Reverb RIFuzz

Your closest match is Duane Allman at 75/100. 10 artists analysed from the ToneStakr database.

Your closest match: Duane Allman (75/100)

Gibson SG Standard + Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI + Fuzz

#1
Duane Allman
Duane Allman
1960sBlues-RockSouthern Rock
75Strong Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar100%
Amp100%
Effects0%

Before you look at specific gear, the feel of this rig already points toward Duane Allman's territory. Shared sonic characteristics include: slide, open-e, southern-rock. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. The easiest upgrade path would be to add a TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 to close the remaining gap.

Physical Rig Match: This tone is achievable with your physical hardware. The match is based on your guitar type, amplifier voicing, and effects categories.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RIUse the clean channel with volume cranked. Gain: 4-5, Bass: 6, Mid: 5, Treble: 7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#2
Derek Trucks
Derek Trucks
1990sBluesRock
75Strong Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar100%
Amp100%
Effects0%

A listener familiar with Derek Trucks's recordings would pick up on the similarity here. This rig emphasises: slide, open-e, clean-expressive. The largest overlap comes from the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. The largest remaining gap is a TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 to close the remaining gap.

Physical Rig Match: This tone is achievable with your physical hardware. The match is based on your guitar type, amplifier voicing, and effects categories.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RIClean channel. Gain: 2-3, Treble: 6, Mid: 5, Bass: 5, Reverb: 4Keep the clean channel sparkling — let the pedals and picking attack add the dynamics.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#3
Josh Homme
Josh Homme
1990sRockStoner Rock
71Strong Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar75%
Amp90%
Effects36%

This rig shares more DNA with Josh Homme's sound than it might first appear. The foundation of the similarity is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. Key tonal traits include: qotsa-desert-rock, slinky-heavy, baritone-vibes. To move even closer, consider adding a Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer to close the remaining gap.

Physical Rig Match: This tone is achievable with your physical hardware. The match is based on your guitar type, amplifier voicing, and effects categories.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RIUse the clean channel with volume cranked. Gain: 4-5, Bass: 6, Mid: 5, Treble: 7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#4
J Mascis
J Mascis
1990sAlternativeIndie
68Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar75%
Amp90%
Effects24%

J Mascis's sound is strongly represented in this rig. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. Key tonal traits include: woozy, fuzz-heavy, melodic-lead. The easiest upgrade path would be to add a ProCo RAT2 to close the remaining gap.

Physical Rig Match: This tone is achievable with your physical hardware. The match is based on your guitar type, amplifier voicing, and effects categories.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RIUse the clean channel with volume cranked. Gain: 4-5, Bass: 6, Mid: 5, Treble: 7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#5
Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa
2000sBlues-RockBlues
62Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar75%
Amp90%
Effects0%

Anatomically, this rig makes sense as a Joe Bonamassa approximation. The strongest contributor is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. Shared sonic characteristics include: blues-rock, vintage-tones, collectors-grade. To move even closer, consider adding a Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer to close the remaining gap.

Physical Rig Match: This tone is achievable with your physical hardware. The match is based on your guitar type, amplifier voicing, and effects categories.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RIUse the drive channel. Gain: 4-6, Mid: 7, Treble: 6, Bass: 5British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#6
Robert Fripp
Robert Fripp
1970sProgressiveArt Rock
62Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar75%
Amp90%
Effects0%

A listener familiar with Robert Fripp's recordings would pick up on the similarity here. Key tonal traits include: sparse, sustained, avant-garde. The foundation of the similarity is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. The largest remaining gap is a TC Electronic Flashback 2 to close the remaining gap.

Physical Rig Match: This tone is achievable with your physical hardware. The match is based on your guitar type, amplifier voicing, and effects categories.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RIUse the drive channel. Gain: 4-6, Mid: 7, Treble: 6, Bass: 5British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#7
Neil Young
Neil Young
1970sRockFolk Rock
62Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar75%
Amp90%
Effects0%

The match with Neil Young's tone is real, even if the rig isn't complete. There are real points of overlap, though some differences remain. The standout component is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. Key tonal traits include: raw, woolly, feedback.

Physical Rig Match: This tone is achievable with your physical hardware. The match is based on your guitar type, amplifier voicing, and effects categories.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RIUse the clean channel with volume cranked. Gain: 4-5, Bass: 6, Mid: 5, Treble: 7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#8
Angus Young
Angus Young
1970sHard RockBlues-Rock
56Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar100%
Amp45%
Effects0%

You're already working with the right core ingredients for Angus Young's sound. The standout component is your Gibson SG Standard. Key tonal traits include: raw-crunch, amp-driven, mid-forward. There are real points of overlap, though some differences remain.

Physical Rig Match: This tone is achievable with your physical hardware. The match is based on your guitar type, amplifier voicing, and effects categories.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RIUse the drive channel. Gain: 4-6, Mid: 7, Treble: 6, Bass: 5British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#9
Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
1960sRockHard Rock
56Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar100%
Amp45%
Effects0%

Among all possible matches, Pete Townshend stands out because of how closely the tonal priorities align. This rig emphasises: windmill-strumming, power-chords, mid-heavy. The strongest contributor is your Gibson SG Standard. The easiest upgrade path would be to add a MXR M108S 10-Band EQ to close the remaining gap.

Physical Rig Match: This tone is achievable with your physical hardware. The match is based on your guitar type, amplifier voicing, and effects categories.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RIUse the drive channel. Gain: 4-6, Mid: 7, Treble: 6, Bass: 5British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#10
Tony Iommi
Tony Iommi
1970sMetalHard Rock
56Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar100%
Amp45%
Effects0%

Before you look at specific gear, the feel of this rig already points toward Tony Iommi's territory. Key tonal traits include: dark, doom, heavy-riff. The biggest reason for the match is your Gibson SG Standard. To move even closer, consider adding a TC Electronic Spark Booster to close the remaining gap.

Physical Rig Match: This tone is achievable with your physical hardware. The match is based on your guitar type, amplifier voicing, and effects categories.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RIUse the drive channel. Gain: 4-6, Mid: 7, Treble: 6, Bass: 5British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.

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