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Fire On the Mountain Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Grateful Dead

Grateful Dead · 1970s · rock

live

Original Recording

Guitar
Doug Irwin 'Wolf' custom guitar
Pickups
DiMarzio Super II humbucker (bridge), DiMarzio SDS-1 single coil (middle), DiMarzio PAF (neck)
Amp
Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1970s)
Pickup Position
Middle pickup (single coil) or bridge + middle in parallel

Live performance, late 1970s (1977-1978 era). Jerry Garcia's 'Wolf' guitar and Fender Twin Reverb amp were used for 'Fire On the Mountain' solos in this period. Effects are based on period-correct pedalboard and audible characteristics.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
3.5
Reverb
4
Treble
7
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • Mu-Tron III Envelope Filter · modulation

Doug Irwin 'Wolf' guitar → Mu-Tron III Envelope Filter → Fender Twin Reverb (with spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • quacky and vocal-like envelope filter sweep
  • bright and glassy highs
  • articulate single-note clarity
  • touch-sensitive response
  • liquid sustain
  • dynamic and percussive attack
  • minimal amp breakup
  • funky, expressive phrasing
  • open and airy
  • distinct envelope filter 'auto-wah' movement

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