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Mountain Jam (Live at the Fillmore East: Second Show, Pt. 2, 1971) Guitar Tone Settings
The Allman Brothers Band · 1970s · rock
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the solo tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Guitar
1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (with PAF humbuckers, likely swapped to cherry sunburst Les Paul by March 1971)
Pickups
Gibson PAF humbuckers
Amp
Marshall 50-watt Plexi (model 1987, through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup (for slide solo sections)
Live performance at Fillmore East, March 13, 1971 (Second Show). Gear confirmed for this era and recording by multiple sources. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp and guitar. Studio ambience not included.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain5.5
Reverb1.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
Guitar → Marshall Plexi 50-watt → Marshall 4x12 cabinet
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- warm and vocal-like
- open and dynamic
- touch-sensitive response
- British crunch
- smooth, blooming notes
- clear note separation
- harmonic richness
- fat, round slide tone
- no audible pedal coloration
Sources
- Duane Allman’s Three Beloved Les Pauls Are Reunited Onstage for the Allman Brothers’ Final Stand | Guitar World
- Duane Allman's amp from the Fillmore East record back in business w/Derek Trucks... | The Gear Page
- Duane Allman’s Fillmore East Marshall clone | The Gear Page
- Mountain Jam (Live At Fillmore East, March 13, 1971 - Second Show)
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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