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

Gibson SG StandardFender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI

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

Your closest match: Duane Allman (100/100)

Gibson SG Standard + Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI

#1
Duane Allman
Duane Allman
1960sBlues-RockSouthern Rock
100Excellent Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar100%
Amp100%
Effects100%

The match with Duane Allman's tone is real, even if the rig isn't complete. This rig is one of the closest matches in the database for Duane Allman's sound. The standout component is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. Shared sonic characteristics include: slide, open-e, southern-rock.

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.
#2
Derek Trucks
Derek Trucks
1990sBluesRock
100Excellent Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar100%
Amp100%
Effects100%

You're already working with the right core ingredients for Derek Trucks's sound. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. This rig emphasises: slide, open-e, clean-expressive. This rig is one of the closest matches in the database for Derek Trucks's sound.

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.
#3
Neil Young
Neil Young
1970sRockFolk Rock
87Excellent Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar75%
Amp90%
Effects100%

This rig shares more DNA with Neil Young's sound than it might first appear. The closest match comes from the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. Notable tonal fingerprints include: raw, woolly, feedback. The largest remaining gap is 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.
#4
Albert King
Albert King
1960sBlues
80Strong Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar50%
Amp100%
Effects100%

The tones Albert King built in the studio share several important qualities with what this rig produces. The strongest contributor is your Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. The resulting sound profile highlights: flying-v, string-bending, soulful-blues. To move even closer, consider adding 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 for warmth, bridge for attackRoll 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.
#5
Alex Hall
Alex Hall
2020sAlternative Rock
71Strong Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar75%
Amp45%
Effects100%

The match is driven less by exact gear names and more by tonal behaviour. The strongest contributor is your Gibson SG Standard.

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.
#6
Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa
2000sBlues-RockBlues
67Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar75%
Amp90%
Effects20%

The match is driven less by exact gear names and more by tonal behaviour. Shared sonic characteristics include: blues-rock, vintage-tones, collectors-grade. The foundation of the similarity is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. 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.
#7
J Mascis
J Mascis
1990sAlternativeIndie
67Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar75%
Amp90%
Effects20%

You're already working with the right core ingredients for J Mascis's sound. The standout component is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. Shared sonic characteristics include: woozy, fuzz-heavy, melodic-lead. 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 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.
#8
Josh Homme
Josh Homme
1990sRockStoner Rock
67Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar75%
Amp90%
Effects20%

Josh Homme built their approach around qotsa-desert-rock and slinky-heavy. The overall character of this setup reflects those same priorities. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. The largest remaining gap is 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.
#9
Robert Fripp
Robert Fripp
1970sProgressiveArt Rock
67Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar75%
Amp90%
Effects20%

The combination of Gibson SG Standard and Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI gets you surprisingly close to Robert Fripp's sonic territory. Notable tonal fingerprints include: sparse, sustained, avant-garde. The easiest upgrade path would be to add 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.
#10
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry
1950sRock and RollBlues
64Good Match
Physical Rig Match
Guitar10%
Amp100%
Effects100%

Chuck Berry's sound is strongly represented in this rig. The standout component is your Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb RI. The resulting sound profile highlights: duck-walk, rock-and-roll-foundation, es-350t. 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 for warmth, bridge for attackRoll 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.

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