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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

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
6
Reverb
2.5
Treble
7
Presence
6

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

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp settings for 'Safari Song' found; settings estimated based on Marshall DSL/Astoria typical classic rock use and era.
  • ⚠️Both Marshall DSL100H and Marshall Astoria Custom CME are confirmed in use by Jake Kiszka for this era; DSL100H is visually confirmed, Astoria is confirmed in interviews as used on album.
  • ⚠️Pedal use is minimal; only Holy Grail Nano reverb is confirmed for studio use. No fuzz, delay, or modulation effects are audible or cited for the riff section.
  • ⚠️Pickup position inferred from classic rock riff tone and typical usage; bridge pickup is most likely for main riff.
  • ⚠️If more detailed studio notes surface, settings may need revision.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Safari Song's riff tone is classic British crunch with strong mids, moderate gain, and a present but not harsh top end, reflecting Josh Kiszka's (actually Jake Kiszka's) use of vintage-style amps (often Marshall Plexi or similar) set for 70s hard rock bite; reverb is minimal, as the production is dry and punchy.

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