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Ruta 66 Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Pappo's Blues
Pappo's Blues · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-73, sunburst finish)
Pickups
Humbucker (Gibson PAF-style, stock or similar)
Amp
Marshall JCM900 Mk III 2500 head into Rivera R412T-C 4x12 Cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1972-1973. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; distortion likely from amp. Gear confirmed for Pappo's Blues era, but not for later live performances.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain6
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- British crunch
- punchy and dynamic
- full-bodied
- slight edge-of-breakup
- tight low end
- present mids
- articulate pick attack
- vintage blues-rock drive
- warm but cutting
- amp-driven overdrive