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Jessica Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (1957 Goldtop or early 1970s Standard, humbuckers)
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp
Marshall Plexi 1959SLP head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with JBL D120F speakers
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1973. Gear confirmed for Dickey Betts on 'Jessica' studio sessions. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp reverb. All settings and gear refer to the original studio recording, not live performances or later eras.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain4
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- warm and singing sustain
- clear and articulate lead lines
- touch-sensitive response
- edge-of-breakup crunch
- open and airy
- bright but not harsh
- vintage humbucker clarity
- dynamic and expressive
- classic Southern rock sound
- minimal effects coloration