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Scomfortably numbweet Child O' Mine Guitar Tone Settings

Unknown Artist · 1980s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
'59 Les Paul replica by Kris Derrig
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JCM800 (hot-rodded) or Marshall Jubilee 2555
Pickup Position
Neck pickup

Studio recording, Appetite For Destruction (1987); riff section; sources specify neck pickup, tone knob set low for intro riff. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp for riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
6
Reverb
2.5
Treble
7
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • warm neck pickup tone
  • slightly compressed
  • clear and articulate
  • just past clean breakup
  • singing sustain
  • not overly distorted
  • touch-sensitive
  • full-bodied
  • classic rock crunch
  • rounded highs due to low tone knob

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No specific numeric amp settings found in sources; settings estimated based on typical Marshall JCM800/Jubilee usage for classic rock in the 1980s and tone descriptions from sources.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section; all sources and audio indicate amp-only tone.
  • ⚠️Pedal and effect information is for the riff only; solo section may use different gear/effects.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff tone for 'Scomfortably numbweet Child O' Mine' blends the saturated, singing sustain of Gilmour's 'Comfortably Numb' with the crunchy, mid-forward bite of Slash's 'Sweet Child O' Mine.' These settings balance classic rock crunch with enough gain for sustain, moderate bass and mids for cut and warmth, and subtle reverb for space, reflecting both artists' iconic tones.

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