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Make It Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Aerosmith
Aerosmith · 1970s · rock
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Original Recording
Guitar
1970 Gibson Les Paul Junior
Pickups
P-90 single coil
Amp
Ampeg V-4 (or V-2) head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1972-1973. Gear inferred from era, photos, and interviews about Aerosmith's debut album sessions. No direct source for 'Make It' but this is the most likely setup for Joe Perry's rhythm tone on the debut album.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass5
Gain5.5
Reverb1
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- raw and biting
- midrange-forward punch
- tight and percussive
- open and dynamic
- slightly compressed
- articulate pick attack
- vintage single-coil clarity
- classic '70s hard rock crunch
- no audible effects
- amp-driven overdrive
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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