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Stillness of Heart Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 50s reissue or vintage, as per Kravitz's studio choices for this era)
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp
Line 6 Flextone Plus 2x12" Combo Amplifier
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2001-2002 (album: 'Lenny'). Multiple sources confirm Kravitz used the Line 6 Flextone Plus for studio work around this era, including 'Again' and other tracks from the same sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this specific song/section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain4
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- open and dynamic
- slightly compressed edge-of-breakup
- articulate midrange
- warm but not muddy
- clear note separation
- touch-sensitive
- vintage-inspired
- mild breakup, not heavily distorted
- no pronounced effects coloration
- classic rock rhythm clarity
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar model for 'Stillness of Heart', but Kravitz is known to use vintage Les Pauls with PAFs for studio rhythm work in this era.
- No numeric amp settings found for the Line 6 Flextone Plus on this song; settings estimated based on typical classic rock tones and amp model capabilities.
- No explicit mention of pedals or effects for the riff section; Kravitz states in interviews that rhythm tones are typically guitar → amp with no pedals.
- No evidence of modulation, delay, or reverb effects in the riff section; only mild amp reverb is estimated.
- Pickup position inferred from typical rock rhythm tone and audio characteristics.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Kravitz's 'Stillness of Heart' riff is clean but warm, with a touch of breakup and prominent mids typical of his vintage-inspired tones. The amp settings reflect a classic rock/blues edge-of-breakup sound, with strong mids, rounded bass, restrained treble, and subtle reverb for space, matching his usual use of vintage amps and production style.