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Down To Earth
1979 3:17
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Since You Been Gone

"Since You Been Gone" is a hard rock track by Rainbow, released in 1979 as a single from their album Down to Earth. Originally written and recorded by Russ Ballard in 1976, Rainbow's version became one of their most recognizable songs. For electric guitar players, it offers a great study in melodic rock riffing, dynamic song structure, and the driving rhythm work that defined Rainbow's commercially accessible period.

  • The song was not written by Rainbow, it was penned by Russ Ballard, formerly of the band Argent.
  • Rainbow's version appeared on Down to Earth, an album that marked a shift toward a more commercial hard rock sound.
  • The track is a strong choice for practicing tight rhythm guitar parts and melodic lead phrasing typical of late-1970s rock.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Ritchie Blackmore's scalloped 1974 Fender Strat enabled his signature wide vibrato and effortless bends that defined Rainbow's neoclassical sound. The bright, cutting single-coil character cut through Marshall saturation without muddiness.

Gibson ES-335
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Gibson ES-335

Blackmore occasionally wielded the ES-335 during early Rainbow sessions for warmer, fuller tones on cleaner passages, contrasting with his primary Strat's glassy attack. The semi-hollow body provided rounded harmonic depth when pushed through Marshall power tubes.

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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Blackmore's modified Cry Baby delivered expressive, vocal-like sweeps during Rainbow's legendary solos, particularly on tracks like 'Stargazer.' The wah's dynamic responsiveness complemented his technical vibrato style and amp-driven tone.

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