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Ozone Baby Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 50s, sunburst, as used by Jimmy Page in late Zeppelin studio sessions)
Pickups
Gibson PAF humbuckers
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, 100W, as used by Page in late 1970s studio sessions)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1978 (recorded during the 'In Through the Out Door' sessions at Polar Studios, Stockholm). No evidence of live performance or alternate gear for this song's riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- classic British crunch
- tight, punchy rhythm
- bright and articulate
- midrange-forward
- slightly compressed
- dynamic pick response
- clear note separation
- no audible effects
- studio clarity
- moderate sustain
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp or pedal settings for 'Ozone Baby' riff; settings estimated based on Jimmy Page's typical late-70s studio rig and classic rock Marshall amp conventions.
- No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section; no audible modulation, delay, or wah in the recording.
- Guitar and amp models inferred from era, studio, and Page's known gear for Coda/ITTOD sessions.
- If more specific studio documentation emerges, settings may need revision.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Jimmy Page's tone on 'Ozone Baby' is classic late-70s Zeppelin: crunchy but not overly saturated, with forward mids, moderate bass, and a bright but not harsh top end. Likely using a Les Paul through a cranked Marshall, with minimal reverb and a touch of presence for clarity.