I believe the main riff in this song is played in Open E5 Tuning (EBEEBE), but I chose to do it in Open E Minor Tuning (EBEGBE) just so that I could play my way through the main riff, and still have the G-string for the end solo. You can search YouTube and youll see in one of their live performances where Joe Perry has a second guitar strapped-on to play the end solo – probably in standard tuning. Since I cant get away with that in a video, this is my attempt to do it all in Open E Minor tuning. A classic song and lots of fun to play either way.
i see why u did this ,so u could play the solo but rhythmically ,it’s EBEBBE I believe the object is to have all those lush over tones from the open strings,very nice indeed..:)
My original "The Paul" was a gift from my parents back in the mid-70’s. I sold it after high school and kicked myself ever since. I saw this one for sale and grabbed it right away. Time to have her re-fretted, but still great condition and a lot of fun to play. Thanks, and take care.
I paid 400.00 in 1979 for a new "The Paul" I am 49 now and I just had her refretted. She still has the original pots and Grover tuners. I can’t believe anyone would change out the stock pickups. It came with Dirty Fingers humbuckers which are screaming hot pickups. I pity the fool who tries to separate me from my Paul!
Oh yeah…Like your guitar and nice job…Take It easy
Great job!
Thank you
I enjoyed your cover, well done.
$350? Ahhh, the good ‘old days. Can’t find deals like that anymore. Take care and jam on!
I had a 79 the Paul..guard it well.
i play this song in e, mostly on the 2nd and 4th frets, it’s pretty dang close.
We can always dream right? ha. Thanks.
You could replace Perry. Awesome.
Thanks!
this is one of my favorite aerosmith songs. nice job!
Cool song-always loved this one. You do a really good job on covering it. You’re getting some nice sounds out of that axe. Do you like "the Paul" pretty well? I was looking at one of those series (the SG) in a vintage shop the other day. Wondering if it would be worth pursuing…take it easy!