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Safari Song Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Greta Van Fleet
Greta Van Fleet · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1961 Gibson Les Paul SG Standard
Pickups
Gibson PAF humbuckers
Amp
Marshall DSL100H (studio version likely Marshall Astoria Custom CME Limited Edition 30W also used on album)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Safari Song' (2017, From The Fires EP). Jake Kiszka is confirmed to use a 1961 Gibson Les Paul SG Standard with PAF humbuckers. Marshall DSL100H is seen in use, but interviews confirm Marshall Astoria Custom CME and Vox AC30 were also used on the album. For the riff, evidence points to Marshall DSL or Astoria. Minimal pedals, focus on amp gain. Holy Grail Nano reverb pedal used for reverb as amps lack built-in reverb.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano · reverb
Guitar → Holy Grail Nano → Marshall DSL100H (or Marshall Astoria Custom CME)
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Tone Character
- British crunch
- open and dynamic
- aggressive attack
- tight low end
- punchy mids
- vintage-inspired rawness
- clear note separation
- touch-sensitive
- slightly saturated
- room-filling presence