What tuning is Statesboro Blues?
Open E tuning
Open E tuning is often used for slide guitar, as it constitutes an open chord, which can be raised by moving the slide further up the neck. Most notably Duane Allman used open E for the majority of his slide work, such as in “Statesboro Blues”.
What key is Statesboro Blues?
Song Metrics It can also be used half-time at 61 BPM or double-time at 242 BPM. The track runs 5 minutes and 22 seconds long with a key and a minor mode. It has average energy and is somewhat danceable with a time signature of Statesboro Blues beats per bar.
Who plays lead guitar on Statesboro Blues?
Willie McTell was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist that predominantly played Piedmont blues and ragtime. He wrote the song “Statesboro Blues.” McTell was born at the turn of the 20th century in Thomson, Georgia. His mother brought him to Statesboro where he learned to play the six-string guitar.
What guitar did Duane Allman play on Statesboro Blues?
1961 Gibson SG/Les Paul Most notably, he played this guitar on “Statesboro Blues”.
Who played slide on Taj Mahal Statesboro?
Jesse Ed Davis
In 1968, Taj Mahal recorded a popular blues rock adaptation of the song with a prominent slide guitar part by Jesse Ed Davis. His rendition inspired a recording by the Allman Brothers Band, which is ranked number nine on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time”.
Who played lead guitar on Statesboro Blues?
“Statesboro Blues” is a Piedmont blues song written by Blind Willie McTell, who recorded it in 1928. The title refers to the town of Statesboro, Georgia. In 1968, Taj Mahal recorded a popular blues rock adaptation of the song with a prominent slide guitar part by Jesse Ed Davis.
What strings does Dicky Betts use?
G-DBS. From the historic jams at Fillmore East to today’s powerful guitar oriented -offerings, Dickey Betts has always been at the forefront of the Allman Brothers Band. Gibson Strings has been there every step of the way. And his personal gauge is great for standard playing techniques as well as bottleneck slide!
What kind of amp does Dickey Betts use?
Today, Dickey does in fact use a Marshall 1987x. I have a close up photo of his amp with the knob settings he uses – it’s also posted on his forum.