Elmore James — "The Sky Is Crying" Tone
Slower, more emotive — the slide tone without the Dust My Broom urgency, showing the sustained, vocal quality. Gear guide to recreate the Elmore James "The Sky Is Crying" guitar tone at every budget.
About This Tone
From: The Sky Is Crying
Slower, more emotive — the slide tone without the Dust My Broom urgency, showing the sustained, vocal quality.
Gear to Achieve This Tone
At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Elmore James’s the sky is crying territory:
- Ibanez TS9 Tube ScreamerOverdrive
- Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
- Strymon FlintReverb