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Come Together Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker · 1970s · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s, humbuckers)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or similar, stock for era)
Amp
Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, late 1960s/early 1970s, cranked for breakup)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1970 (Joe Cocker's 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen' era). No direct source confirms exact gear for this track, but period photos and session info indicate Les Paul into Marshall stack was standard for Cocker's band at this time. No evidence of pedal use for riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6.5
Gain
5.5
Reverb
2.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

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Tone Character

  • thick and mid-heavy
  • fat, punchy riff sound
  • slightly compressed attack
  • warm, rounded low end
  • clear but not piercing highs
  • organic, dynamic response
  • classic British crunch
  • amp-driven breakup
  • no audible modulation or delay
  • studio ambience, not pedal reverb

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source confirms exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for this specific recording; all gear and settings are estimated based on era, genre, and typical studio practices for Joe Cocker's band in 1970.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedal use or specific effects in the riff section; all effects fields are based on critical listening and historical inference.
  • ⚠️Settings are estimated using typical Marshall Plexi values for classic rock rhythm tones; no numeric settings found in sources.
  • ⚠️If more accurate studio documentation or session photos become available, update accordingly.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff section on Joe Cocker's 'Come Together' features a thick, mid-forward British crunch typical of late 60s/early 70s rock, likely using a cranked tube amp (Marshall or similar) with moderate gain, strong mids, and rounded treble. The tone is warm and punchy, with subtle reverb and no excessive brightness or scooping.

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