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Keith Richards Rhythm-Focused Tone

How to get Keith Richards's rhythm-focused guitar tone. Gear recommendations, settings, and signal chain breakdown for every budget.

Defining Tonal Characteristics

  • Open G Tuning
  • Rhythm Focused
  • Raw
  • Minimal

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Keith Richards’s rhythm-focused territory:

  • Squier Classic Vibe 60s TelecasterGuitar
  • Boss SD-1 Super OverdriveOverdrive
  • Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
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