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Cowboy Song Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy · 1970s · rock

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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

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
6
Reverb
3
Treble
7
Presence
6

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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

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'Cowboy Song' solo; settings estimated based on typical 1970s Marshall Super Lead usage for Thin Lizzy in studio.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or effects used on the original studio solo; all effects fields reflect this.
  • ⚠️Pickup position inferred from typical Thin Lizzy solo tones and bridge pickup clarity.
  • ⚠️If future evidence of specific pedals or effects emerges, update accordingly.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Thin Lizzy's 'Cowboy Song' solo section features a classic British rock crunch with pronounced mids, moderate gain, and a balanced EQ. Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson typically used Marshalls with mids pushed, bass and treble balanced, and a touch of reverb for space, matching the era's production and the song's warm, singing lead tone.

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