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Don't Bring Me Down Guitar Tone Settings
Electric Light Orchestra · 1970s · rock
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Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s model, as used by Jeff Lynne in this era)
Pickups
Humbucker (Gibson stock, 1970s)
Amp
Marshall amplifier (likely JMP or similar 1970s model, as used by Jeff Lynne in studio)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1979. Gear inferred from era, genre, and available sources on ELO's 'Discovery' album. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this part.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- crunchy and bold
- tight, punchy attack
- full-bodied midrange
- slightly compressed
- articulate chord definition
- not overly saturated
- clear note separation
- percussive rhythm
- classic British rock crunch
- moderately bright top end
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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