GuitarDistortedRiff
L.A. Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pickups
Humbuckers (likely stock Gibson PAF-style)
Amp
Allen Old Flame (Fender Blackface-style amp kit, possibly Accomplice variant)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2003 (Figure 8 era, but 'L.A.' is from XO, 1998). Gear confirmed for 'L.A.' riff section: Les Paul into Allen Old Flame or Accomplice amp. No evidence of pedals used for the riff section. No live/tour gear included.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain4
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- crunchy and dynamic
- mid-forward classic rock voicing
- tight, percussive attack
- clear note separation
- slightly overdriven edge
- warm but present highs
- full-bodied low end
- touch-sensitive response
- no audible modulation or delay
- organic amp breakup