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Dreams Solo Guitar Tone Settings — The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
Pickups
P.A.F. humbuckers
Amp
Marshall 50-watt Plexi (model 1987, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 1969 debut album. Duane Allman played the solo section using slide on his Les Paul Goldtop through a Marshall Plexi. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the studio chain for this track. Slide played in standard tuning (not open E).
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass7
Gain5.5
Reverb2
Treble6
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- warm and vocal-like
- smooth slide phrasing
- touch-sensitive dynamics
- fat midrange
- open and airy highs
- slightly compressed
- natural amp breakup
- expressive attack
- classic British crunch