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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
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain4.5
Reverb4
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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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
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit source confirms the exact amp model or settings for 'Stillness of Heart' solo; settings estimated based on Kravitz's stated approach and typical vintage tube amp usage.
- No evidence of pedals or effects used for this solo; Kravitz is quoted as using no pedals for most rhythm and lead tones, relying on guitar and amp only.
- Pickup choice inferred from tone and Kravitz's typical Les Paul usage for solos.
- Settings are estimated based on classic rock Les Paul into tube amp conventions and Kravitz's minimalist approach.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Lenny Kravitz's solo tone on 'Stillness of Heart' is warm, dynamic, and just at the edge of breakup, typical of his vintage-inspired approach using Marshall/Fender amps. The mids are pushed for vocal sustain, bass is full but not boomy, treble is smooth, and there's a touch of reverb for space, matching the soulful, classic rock vibe of the track.