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Five To One

"Five to One" is a track by The Doors from their 1968 album Waiting for the Sun. Written by Jim Morrison and officially credited to the full band, the song is known for its raw, confrontational energy and politically charged lyrics. For electric guitar players, it offers a study in minimalist, groove-driven riff work that anchors the song's intense atmosphere, making it a rewarding piece to break down and learn.

  • The lyrics were written by Jim Morrison alone but officially credited to the entire Doors lineup.
  • "Five to One" appears on Waiting for the Sun, the Doors' third studio album, released in 1968.
  • The song has been described as 'revolutionary sloganeering' and is widely regarded as one of the Doors' strongest tracks.
Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Robby Krieger used this for Morrison Hotel and L.A. Woman sessions, where its thick PAF humbuckers and warm sustain provided the perfect foundation for his slide work and legato phrasing.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

While not explicitly Krieger's primary choice, the Les Paul Custom shares the warm, fat humbucker character that defined his heavier blues-rock tone on later Doors recordings.

Gibson SG Standard
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Gibson SG Standard

Krieger switched to this guitar for its smooth humbuckers, offering warmer, fatter tones than his early P-90 SG Special while maintaining clarity against Manzarek's organ.

Gibson ES-335
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Gibson ES-335

This semi-hollow body gave Krieger a mellow, resonant warmth on various Doors recordings, balancing articulation with vintage character for his fingerpicked lines.

Fender Twin Reverb
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Fender Twin Reverb

Krieger's primary amp throughout The Doors' career, its clean headroom and natural spring reverb provided shimmer and clarity for his fingerstyle attack without forcing distortion.

Fender Deluxe Reverb
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Fender Deluxe Reverb

Used on blues tracks for a warmer, more compressed tone than the Twin, this amp let Krieger achieve darker, moodier textures while maintaining touch sensitivity.

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