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On the Hunt Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1972 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe
Pickups
Mini-humbuckers (stock on early '70s Les Paul Deluxe)
Amp
Marshall 100-watt Super Lead (Plexi, late '60s/early '70s, likely JMP or Super Lead 1959)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1975. No direct evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section. All evidence and classic Skynyrd interviews indicate straight Les Paul Deluxe into Marshall Plexi for main riff. No chorus, phaser, or delay audible or cited for riff. No evidence of effects loop or significant amp-based effects beyond possible light spring reverb.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain6
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- classic British crunch
- punchy midrange
- tight, percussive rhythm
- articulate attack
- slightly compressed
- warm, thick low end
- clear note separation
- dynamic response to picking
- vintage Marshall overdrive
- no audible modulation or delay
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp or pedal settings for 'On the Hunt' riff; settings estimated based on era, genre, and known Skynyrd studio gear.
- No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section; all available sources and isolated tracks indicate straight guitar-to-amp signal.
- Pickup and amp models inferred from historical interviews, photos, and typical Skynyrd studio setups for 1975.
- No modulation, delay, or time-based effects are audible or cited for the riff section; only possible light spring reverb from the amp.
- If more specific studio documentation emerges, settings may need revision.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Skynyrd's 'On the Hunt' riff has a classic Southern rock crunch with strong mids, moderate gain, and a warm but articulate top end typical of a Les Paul into a Marshall or Peavey from the mid-70s. The amp settings reflect the era's production (dry, close-mic'd), the band's preference for mid-forward tones, and the need for clarity and punch in the riff.