Quick Licks #20 – Billy Gibbons style southern rock lick

Описание: Welcome back to another Quick Lick guitar lesson! This time we’re stepping into the gritty, groove-heavy world of Billy Gibbons and ZZ Top - where tone, touch, and attitude matter more than how many notes you can cram into a bar. Inspired by tracks like Gimme All Your Lovin’ and Sharp Dressed Man, this lick is all about economy, swagger, and making every note count.

This phrase captures those classic Gibbons trademarks: chewy, staccato phrasing, snarling pinched harmonics, tight double stops, and that slick interplay between major and minor pentatonic ideas. The magic is in the contrast with this one - sharp, clipped notes followed by greasy bends and vocal-style vibrato.

Start slow and focus on articulation. Those short, punchy notes need to pop, and the harmonics should jump out with confidence. Keep your bends controlled and let the phrasing breathe. Gibbons’ style isn’t about flash - it’s about authority.

Dial in a warm, mid-forward overdrive with just enough gain to growl, keep your picking hand relaxed, and lean into the groove.

And as always, crank it up!

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