Gibson Les Paul Standard
“Greeny”
Out-of-phase Les Paul for a hollow, vocal middle tone.
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Peter Green
London, United Kingdomblues rock, blues
Founder of Fleetwood Mac with a uniquely vocal, out-of-phase tone.
Guitarist Profile
Artistry & Style
Signature Techniques
out-of-phase pickup toneexpressive vibratoeconomy of notes
Key Takeaway for Players
“Tone and feel can be more distinctive than speed.”
Origin & Era
London, United Kingdom
51.53° N, -0.06° W
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The instruments, pedals, amplifiers, and signal chain that shape the sound of Peter Green.
What defines the sound
Signature Tone
Green played a 1959 Les Paul whose neck pickup was accidentally reversed, producing a distinctive out-of-phase tone in the middle position: hollow, nasal and instantly recognisable. Through a cranked valve amp he favoured restraint and touch over speed, with deep vibrato and careful note choice that made his blues lines sing.
From guitar to amp
Signal Chain
- guitarConfirmed
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Out-of-phase Les Paul for a hollow, vocal middle tone.
- ampConfirmed
Cranked valve amplifier
Valve amp pushed for warm, sustaining blues tone.
Instruments
Peter Green Guitars
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Amplification
Peter Green Amps
Cranked valve amplifier
Valve amp pushed for warm, sustaining blues tone.
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For players
How to Sound Like Peter Green
Key tone ingredients
- a Les Paul, ideally with an out-of-phase option
- a cranked valve amp
- deep vibrato
Affordable alternatives
- a humbucker guitar with a phase switch
- a crunch amp or modeller
Suggested effect settings
- natural amp overdrive
- a little reverb
Amp settings
- warm overdrive
- present mids
- enough volume for sustain
Playing technique tips
- use the middle out-of-phase position
- favour feel and vibrato over speed
What to avoid
- high gain that hides the hollow tone
- playing too many notes
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