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Mama Kin Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Aerosmith
Aerosmith · 1970s · rock
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Original Recording
Guitar
1968 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
Pickups
P-90 single coil pickups
Amp
Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, late 60s/early 70s)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1972/1973, Aerosmith debut album. Joe Perry used his '68 Goldtop Les Paul for the riff. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp overdrive. No evidence of Brad Whitford on the main riff. No evidence of live/touring gear for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb0.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- crunchy and raw
- British-style amp breakup
- clear note separation
- slightly gritty
- tight and percussive
- open and dynamic
- not heavily compressed
- mildly aggressive attack
- mid-forward
- touch-sensitive response
Sources
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