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(Here I am again with the same comment as I always make about "old school" players) Find a rig that gives you the solo sound with the guitar volume turned up all the way ( or close to all the way) when you turn the guitar down (typically to 6 or 7) , the rhythm tone will be there.

Add a reverb, with a predelay that matches the sound in the video.

The beginning has that reverb sound I mentioned. The guitar doesn't sound wide open to me at the beginning. So, I suggest turning it down to 8 or so when you audition Rigs.

And, a strat with Lace Sensors (or whatever noiseless pickups Fender offered when this video was made) Clapton strat (or a strat plus, because I don't hear a midrange boost) would help.

Here is a 1988 Strat (the one in my profile picture), with Lace Sensors, TBX (set at 9.5), and a Clapton boost circuit (no boost is being used). The guitar volume is at 6.5

If you want to try the rig, I put it on on The Rig Exchange: Fender Dyn DR Clapton paults

https://www.kemper-amps.com/ri…load/d7SfBHx2Ha23hIm3GeAA

I hear some some boosted high headroom high wattage fenderesque amp with firm lows and tight attack.

Had a quick go with some twin from RE. Added some boosting and tightening the lows with a treble booster in front. First part is having compressor as booster in front and second part is using some amp block compression instead.

I thought you were really serious after Trump's election

Paul's hints are really good , I'll just add that you need fresh strings and high action ones 10 or 11 at least.

IMO The main thing for that tone is selecting the right pickup position. I think its either position 2 or 4 on the 5 way. Try it if you haven't already.

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IMO The main thing for that tone is selecting the right pickup position. I think its either position 2 or 4 on the 5 way. Try it if you haven't already.

Agreed.

middle+bridge pickups

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I hear some some boosted high headroom high wattage fenderesque amp with firm lows and tight attack.

Had a quick go with some twin from RE. Added some boosting and tightening the lows with a treble booster in front. First part is having compressor as booster in front and second part is using some amp block compression instead.

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Sounds great!

Care to share the setting you used above?