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Aqualung Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1958 Gibson Les Paul Junior
Pickups
P-90 single coil
Amp
Hiwatt Custom 200W head into 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1971. Martin Barre confirmed use of the '58 Les Paul Junior almost exclusively for the Aqualung album, plugged straight into a Hiwatt Custom 200W head and 4x12 cab. No pedals or effects used for the riff section; signal was guitar → amp only.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain6
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- raw British crunch
- punchy midrange
- tight low end
- articulate attack
- slightly compressed
- open, dynamic response
- no pedal coloration
- classic rock drive
- percussive pick attack
- clear note separation