Obscured by Clouds settings and setups

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Keep in mind that all effect settings and setups are based on pictures and video from a certain date and/or interviews and 3rd hand transcriptions that are subject to interpretation. David often make adjustments and may not even be consequent in how he’s using the equipment. This feature should therefore only be used as a guideline for your own setup and not as a gospel. It’s also wise to acknowledge that technique, place and time, studio trickery and who knows what plays a role in David’s tones in addition to the equipment.

Fuzz Face
– v 70%, fuzz 100%
Note: David would roll down the guitar volume knob to create overdrive sounds for rhythm parts.

Binson echo
– 300ms (repeat mode) with variable feedback and volume.

Obscured by Clouds
studio
Stratocaster, bridge pickup
– slide solo (2 guitars); Fuzz Face

live (Chicago, USA, March 7. 1973)
Stratocaster, bridge pickup
– slide solo; Fuzz Face and Binson echo

When You’re In
studio
Stratocaster, bridge pickup
– rhythm & lead (2 guitars); Fuzz Face

live (Chicago, USA, March 7. 1973)
Stratocaster, bridge pickup
– rhythm & lead; Fuzz Face and Binson echo

Burning Bridges
studio
Stratocaster, neck pickup (unless otherwise noted)
– rhythm/melody; clean signal
– solo; clean signal
– slide solo (bridge pickup); clean signal

Note: David may have used the Fender Stringmaster twin neck pedal steel for the slides but this isn’t documented.