GuitarDistortedRiff
Are You Gonna Go My Way Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (1959 Goldtop or late 1950s Black Custom, both with PAFs)
Pickups
Gibson PAF humbuckers (late 1950s spec)
Amp
Gibson GA-5T Skylark
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1992-1993. Lenny Kravitz confirmed in Guitar World interview that the riff was recorded with a Les Paul (not the Flying V from the video) into a Gibson Skylark amp. No evidence of live/touring rig or alternate guitars/amps for the studio riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Origin Effects SlideRIG · compression
Gibson Les Paul Standard → Origin Effects SlideRIG → Gibson GA-5T Skylark (with light spring reverb)
Tone Matcher
Match This Tone to Your Gear
Tell us your guitar and amp — we’ll calculate the exact settings translated to your specific rig.
7-day free trial · Cancel anytime.
Tone Character
- British-style crunchy rhythm
- open, raw, and dynamic attack
- tight, punchy low end
- midrange-forward classic rock bite
- singing sustain
- bright and articulate highs
- touch-sensitive response
- slightly compressed from amp and compressor pedal
- aggressive pick attack
- vintage tube breakup