What Makes A Great Clean Guitar Tone?

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Leeacoustic81
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What Makes A Great Clean Guitar Tone?

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Everyone talks about distortion and overdrive, but a great clean tone is just as important. What makes a clean tone sound good to you?
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MetalPlayer
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What Makes A Great Clean Guitar Tone?

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I think speaker choice plays a huge role in shaping clean tones.
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What Makes A Great Clean Guitar Tone?

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Clarity and warmth are key for me. I like when chords ring clearly without sounding harsh.
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What Makes A Great Clean Guitar Tone?

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A good clean tone should respond to playing dynamics and picking strength.
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