GuitarCleanRiff
Kashmir Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Number Two'
Pickups
Gibson PAF humbuckers
Amp
Marshall Plexi (likely Super Lead, possibly modified with KT88 tubes)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1974-1975 for Physical Graffiti. Jimmy Page used his Les Paul 'Number Two' in DADGAD tuning for the riff. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the clean riff section; amp likely set for low gain. No explicit mention of effects loop or additional pedals for the clean section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain3
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- open and modal
- clear and percussive attack
- full-bodied
- articulate
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- slightly compressed
- warm but not muddy
- ringing sustain
- hypnotic and trance-like
- minimal breakup