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Misty Mountain Hop Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (1959, 'Burst')
Pickups
Gibson PAF humbuckers
Amp
Marshall Super Bass 100W head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1971. No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section; classic Page setup for Led Zeppelin IV era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb1.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- British crunch
- tight and percussive
- articulate attack
- full-bodied midrange
- slightly compressed
- classic rock drive
- dynamic response
- punchy low end
- clear note separation
- not overly saturated