Son House — "Death Letter" Tone
Delta acoustic slide — the most raw pre-electric reference; every electric blues slide technique originates here. Gear guide to recreate the Son House "Death Letter" guitar tone at every budget.
About This Tone
From: Father of Folk Blues
Delta acoustic slide — the most raw pre-electric reference; every electric blues slide technique originates here.
Gear to Achieve This Tone
At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Son House’s death letter territory:
- Recording King Dirty 30s Parlour (used)Guitar
- Regal RC-2 Metal-body ResonatorGuitar
- Dunlop 928 Brass SlideAccessory