What tuning does Jack White use?

Jack White uses the standard three blues tunings: Standard tuning, Open D, and Open G (“Spanish” tuning), though he often tunes his guitar up to E and A for open tunings.

What slide does Jack White use?

1950s Kay Archtop This is Jack’s main slide guitar, used on songs like “Seven Nation Army”, “Death Letter” and “Stop Breaking Down.” He keeps it tuned to open A.

Does Jack White use a pick?

Jack White says he always plays with thick picks in order to attack the string with force. He especially likes them to be black, but that’s no surprise. The ones in the photo are the Dunlop Jim Root Custom Nylon Picks, 1.38 mm thick.

What tuning is 7 Nation Army in?

The tuning that Jack White uses in “Seven Nation Army” is open A tuning. That is, starting from the 6th string, E A E A C# E. So basically, just tune up the D G and B strings up a whole-step from standard tuning. This tuning is what makes the slide guitar parts possible.

Does Jack White use delay?

Jack White tends to focus on overdrive and harmonizer effects and rarely utilizes delay or modulation.

Do the White Stripes use bass?

The White Stripes didn’t have a bass unless Jack White did something to play the bass. Another major tale spun about the band involves White’s commitment to old-school equipment.

What gauge strings does Jack White use?

White says that he uses whatever strings his guitar techs put on his instruments and has no idea what gauge or brand they are. For the best tone, use the heaviest gauge you can tolerate.

Does Jack White use A pick?

Is Seven Nation Army Easy?

“Seven Nation Army” is simple, and doesn’t have any vigorous strumming. After learning all of the power chords, you need to learn the actual song.

What amp did White Stripes use?

100W Sears Silvertone amplifier
Similar to the Airline guitar, the 100W Sears Silvertone amplifier that White used predominantly throughout his time in the White Stripes was a vintage department store find.

What octave pedal did Jack White use?

The pedal on the top-right is synonymous with the White sound: the Digitech Whammy. He uses this pedal on songs like Seven Nation Army to make his guitar sound like a bass with all the octaves down.

Is Seven Nation Army a bass line?

TIL That the famous “Bassline” of Seven Nation Army, by The White Stripes, is played by a guitar. And the band didn’t even have a bass player.

Why is 7 Nation Army so popular?

The reason why ‘Seven Nation Army’ has become such a signature stadium song is, in part, due to the catchiness and legacy status of the song itself. The first seven notes are iconic, instantly recognisable by anyone, rock music fan or not.

Do the White Stripes have a bass player?

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Why did the White Stripes not have a bass player?

To White, overdubbing bass was akin to cheating, or being lazy, or trying to be something that he wasn’t. The White Stripes didn’t have a bass unless Jack White did something to play the bass. Another major tale spun about the band involves White’s commitment to old-school equipment.