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Kashmir Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin · 1970s · rock

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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

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
3
Reverb
2
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

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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

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No explicit amp knob settings for 'Kashmir' clean riff found in sources; settings estimated based on typical Marshall Plexi clean tone for classic rock in the 1970s.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or modulation/time-based effects used for the clean riff section; sources and audio suggest a dry, amp-only tone.
  • ⚠️Pickup choice inferred from typical Page usage and tone character; some sources suggest neck pickup for warmth, but the riff's clarity and attack suggest bridge pickup.
  • ⚠️Presence and reverb settings estimated; Marshall Plexis have limited reverb, so low value chosen.
  • ⚠️If more detailed studio notes emerge, settings may need revision.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Jimmy Page's 'Kashmir' tone is edge-of-breakup with strong mids and moderate bass, typical of his Marshall Super Bass setup in the mid-70s. The tone is punchy and warm, not overly bright or saturated, with minimal reverb and a forward, British rock midrange.

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