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George Benson Octave Playing Tone

How to get George Benson's octave playing guitar tone. Gear recommendations, settings, and signal chain breakdown for every budget.

Defining Tonal Characteristics

  • Smooth Jazz
  • Hollow Body Warmth
  • Octave Playing
  • Vocal Phrasing
  • Pop Jazz

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into George Benson’s octave playing territory:

  • Boss CS-3 Compression SustainerCompression
  • Fender Blues Junior IVAmp
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