Chuck Berry
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Chuck Berry — "Maybellene" Tone

Earliest electric sound — the bright trebly single-coil character that informed Hendrix, Clapton, and Richards. Gear guide to recreate the Chuck Berry "Maybellene" guitar tone at every budget.

About This Tone

From: Single (1955)

Earliest electric sound — the bright trebly single-coil character that informed Hendrix, Clapton, and Richards.

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Chuck Berry’s maybellene territory:

  • Fender Blues Junior IVAmp
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