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L.A. Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pickups
Humbucker (stock Gibson, late 90s era)
Amp
Allen Old Flame (Fender-style boutique amp kit, likely blackface voiced)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, Figure 8 sessions (1999-2000). Multiple sources confirm Les Paul into Allen Old Flame for 'L.A.' solo. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain4
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Budda Phatman Tube Overdrive · overdrive
Gibson Les Paul Standard → Budda Phatman Tube Overdrive → Allen Old Flame amp (spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- crunchy and mid-forward
- clear note separation
- slightly compressed
- singing sustain
- articulate attack
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- moderate sustain
- not overly saturated
- classic rock/alt-rock solo character
- touch of amp reverb for space