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Call Me the Breeze Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1960s Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with mini-humbuckers
Pickups
Mini-humbuckers (Gibson original, 1960s)
Amp
Marshall 1959T Super Tremolo head into Marshall 4x12 cab with JBL 12" speakers
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1974. Used for the solo section on 'Call Me the Breeze' from the 'Second Helping' album. Gear confirmed for this era and album by Equipboard and Scribd gear history. Peavey Mace amps were used later, but Marshall 1959T was used for this album.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- MXR Phase 90 (Vintage - Script Logo) · phaser
Guitar → MXR Phase 90 → Marshall 1959T Super Tremolo head → Marshall 4x12 cab (JBL speakers)
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Tone Character
- British crunch with singing sustain
- Bright, biting lead tone
- Classic rock midrange punch
- Smooth but aggressive attack
- Slightly compressed, harmonically rich
- Clear note separation in fast runs
- Touch-sensitive dynamic response
- Vintage Marshall overdrive character
Notes & Caveats
- No direct amp knob settings for the solo section found; settings estimated based on typical Marshall 1959T usage in 1970s classic rock and studio context.
- Guitar and amp models are confirmed for this album and era, but not tied to a specific take of the solo.
- Pedal usage is inferred from era, gear lists, and audible effects; no direct studio notes for pedal settings.
- Some sources mention Peavey Mace amps, but these were used after 'Second Helping' was recorded.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Call Me the Breeze' solo features a classic Southern rock tone: edge-of-breakup with strong mids, balanced bass and treble, moderate presence for clarity, and subtle spring reverb. The era and genre suggest a cranked Fender or Marshall amp with settings that emphasize warmth, articulation, and a touch of ambience.