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Johnny B. Goode Guitar Tone — Chuck Berry

Exact amp settings for every part of “Johnny B. Goode”, a rock 1950s track by Chuck Berry.

Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here, built around the Fender tweed (Bassman / Pro / Deluxe) on the edge of breakup. Pick the section you’re learning below for its gain and EQ, then open the full page to see the complete rig, pickup and pedal chain — and adapt every knob to your own amp and guitar for free.

Riff · Clean

Johnny B. Goode — Riff · Clean

Amp: Fender tweed (Bassman / Pro / Deluxe) on the edge of breakup
Gain 3Bass 5Mid 6Treble 7Presence 5.5Reverb 2
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Solo · Distorted

Johnny B. Goode — Solo · Distorted

Amp: Fender Bassman
Gain 4Bass 5Mid 6Treble 7Presence 5Reverb 3
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Johnny B. Goode guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry?

The main part uses gain 3, bass 5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5, reverb 2 (out of 10) on the Fender tweed (Bassman / Pro / Deluxe) on the edge of breakup. Johnny B. Goode has 2 documented parts (Riff · Clean, Solo · Distorted) — open each below for its exact gain and EQ, then adapt them to your own amp free.

What amp is used in Johnny B. Goode?

These tones were built around Fender tweed (Bassman / Pro / Deluxe) on the edge of breakup, Fender Bassman. You don’t need the same amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials the Johnny B. Goode tone for whatever amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How many guitar tones are in Johnny B. Goode?

Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here: Riff · Clean, Solo · Distorted. Each has its own amp settings and signal chain.

How do I get the Johnny B. Goode guitar tone on my own amp?

Start from the settings for the part you’re learning above, then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — no new gear needed, free.