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Cowboy Song Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely original PAF-style or T-Top humbuckers)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 1959 (plexi, 100W, likely with 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1976. Guitarists Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham both used Les Pauls into Marshall amps for the Jailbreak album. No evidence of pedals for the solo, just guitar into amp. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Thin Lizzy studio setup.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth, vocal-like phrasing
- classic British crunch
- warm and mid-forward
- clear note separation
- touch-sensitive dynamics
- articulate bends and vibrato
- moderate amp breakup
- harmonized lead lines
- not swamped in overdrive