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Barney Kessel — "Autumn Leaves" Tone

Jazz standard: single-note lines and chord voicings, how he navigates harmonic changes — the bebop vocabulary on hollow-body. Gear guide to recreate the Barney Kessel "Autumn Leaves" guitar tone at every budget.

About This Tone

From: Some Like It Hot

Jazz standard: single-note lines and chord voicings, how he navigates harmonic changes — the bebop vocabulary on hollow-body.

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Barney Kessel’s autumn leaves territory:

  • Fender Blues Junior IVAmp
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