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Reelin' In The Years Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Steely Dan

Steely Dan · 1970s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
1963 Fender Stratocaster (modded with Gibson PAF humbucker in neck position)
Pickups
Gibson PAF humbucker (neck), Zexcoil Strat pickup (middle), original Strat single coil (bridge, likely unused for solo)
Amp
Ampeg SVT 'Blue Line' (400W bass amp, 8x10 cab, miked with AKG 414)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup (Gibson PAF humbucker)

Studio recording, 1972. Solo recorded by Elliott Randall in one take. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects; guitar plugged straight into Ampeg SVT bass amp. No live/touring gear relevant.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
5.5
Reverb
1
Treble
7.5
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • singing sustain
  • bright and articulate
  • biting attack
  • dynamic touch response
  • slightly compressed feel
  • harmonic richness
  • clear note separation
  • vintage overdrive character
  • punchy midrange
  • tight low end

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