GuitarDistortedSolo
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
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain4.5
Reverb4
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
Tone Matcher
Match This Tone to Your Gear
Tell us your guitar and amp — we’ll calculate the exact settings translated to your specific rig.
7-day free trial · Cancel anytime.
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