Last year I was in a tiny jazz club in Austin, and heard one of the best jazz sounds/set-ups I've ever heard.
And I was shocked when I watched a really young guy, w/ a vintage fender deluxe reverb playing a Les Paul. No pick, no effects. I talked him up between sets, complimented him, he said it was all tone and volume controls on guitar, and a light touch. I think it's all about practice and hearing the jazz sound you like.
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