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L.A. Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 60s/early 70s, used by Elliott Smith on Figure 8 sessions)
Pickups
Humbuckers (stock Gibson, likely T-Top or similar era-correct)
Amp
Allen Old Flame (Fender-style boutique amp, used in studio for Figure 8 era, possibly Accomplice variant)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 1999-2000 (Figure 8 sessions). Gear confirmed for 'L.A.' by multiple sources. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this track's clean solo section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain2
Reverb4
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- clear and bell-like
- warm midrange
- articulate single notes
- slightly scooped lows
- sparkling high end
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- minimal breakup
- natural amp reverb
- studio clarity
- no audible compression