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Stillness of Heart Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz · 2000s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (vintage, likely late 50s or early 60s, as per Kravitz's known studio guitars)
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp
Vintage tube amp (likely Marshall or Fender, but exact model not confirmed for this song; Kravitz is known for vintage tube amps with minimal processing)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup

Studio recording, 2001 (from the 'Lenny' album). Kravitz is known for plugging vintage Les Pauls straight into vintage tube amps with little to no pedals, especially for solos. No evidence of live-specific gear or alternate guitars for this solo.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6.5
Gain
4.5
Reverb
4
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

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Tone Character

  • warm and expressive
  • slightly overdriven edge-of-breakup
  • singing sustain
  • dynamic and touch-sensitive
  • clear note separation
  • organic amp-driven breakup
  • smooth midrange
  • rounded highs
  • full-bodied
  • minimal processing

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