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Since I've Been Loving You Guitar Tone Settings — Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin · 1970s · blues
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pickups
Gibson PAF humbuckers
Amp
Marshall Super Bass 100 (Plexi, ca. 1969-1970, KT88s, 4x12 cabinet)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, Led Zeppelin III sessions, 1970. Jimmy Page used his 1959 Les Paul Standard for the main riff. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; overdrive is from the amp at high volume. No evidence of effects loop or additional outboard effects for the riff.
Amp Settings
Mids7.5
Bass7
Gain5.5
Reverb4
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- warm and smooth
- singing sustain
- touch-sensitive response
- rich midrange
- slightly compressed highs
- open and dynamic lows
- edge-of-breakup crunch
- articulate note separation
- expressive bends
- organic tube breakup