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Free Bird (Undubbed) [Live] Guitar Tone Settings — Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1970s · rock
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Firebird Vintage (Allen Collins, primary for riff section, live 1970s)
Pickups
Gibson mini-humbuckers
Amp
Marshall 1959T Super Tremolo head into 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Live performance, 1970s era. Allen Collins played the main riff on a Gibson Firebird through a Marshall 1959T Super Tremolo head. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; amp provided all gain and reverb. Settings are based on period-correct Marshall use and direct source for Southern rock rhythm tone.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain5
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- warm and punchy
- articulate chord work
- classic Southern rock crunch
- slightly gritty edge
- clear note separation
- dynamic response to picking
- full-bodied mids
- tight low end
- bright but not harsh highs
- minimal ambience