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Bright Size Life Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Pat Metheny
Pat Metheny · 1970s · jazz
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson ES-175
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style neck humbucker
Amp
Acoustic 134 solid state combo
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 1975/1976. Metheny used his Gibson ES-175 with the neck pickup into an Acoustic 134 solid state amp for the 'Bright Size Life' album. No evidence of pedals used on the original studio recording; effects are likely from the amp or studio processing. Settings below are estimated for the studio context.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain0
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- warm and smooth
- rounded highs
- full-bodied
- woody timbre
- articulate note definition
- dynamic response
- clear and open
- slightly mellowed top end
- natural sustain
- subtle amp reverb
Sources
- Pat Metheny | Equipboard
- Metheny's "Bright Size Life" tone / timbre - The Gear Page
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