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Jamming Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Bob Marley & The Wailers
Bob Marley & The Wailers · 1970s · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Special (1950s, single cutaway, mahogany, P-90 pickups)
Pickups
Gibson P-90 single-coil
Amp
Acoustic 270 solid-state amplifier
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 1977, Exodus sessions. Bob Marley used his 1950s Gibson Les Paul Special with P-90s into an Acoustic 270 solid-state amp for the 'Jamming' studio recording. No evidence of pedal use in the solo section; tone is clean with slight amp reverb. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack effects.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain0
Reverb3
Treble6
Presence5
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Tone Character
- clean and percussive
- warm and rounded
- articulate attack
- short, staccato phrasing
- slightly muted highs
- tight low end
- minimal sustain
- dynamic response
- light amp reverb
- no audible overdrive
Notes & Caveats
- Gain adjusted to 0 for clean tone
- No direct source confirms the exact amp or pedal settings for the 'Jamming' solo; amp settings are estimated based on Guitar World reggae tone recommendations and era-typical Acoustic 270 usage.
- No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp reverb in the solo section; no delay, chorus, flanger, or wah audible.
- Pickup choice inferred from tone descriptors and common reggae solo practice (neck pickup for warmth).
- Presence setting estimated as Acoustic 270 has a 'Presence' control but no published Marley settings.
- If new evidence emerges of pedal or effect use in the solo, update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Bob Marley & The Wailers' guitar tone on 'Jamming' is clean but warm, with a prominent midrange and rounded highs typical of 70s reggae. The amp is set just above clean for slight warmth, with boosted mids and bass for fullness, moderate treble to avoid harshness, and subtle spring reverb for space.