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Sucio y Desprolijo Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Pappo's Blues
Pappo's Blues · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1957-59 reissue or original)
Pickups
Humbucker (likely PAF-style, stock Gibson)
Amp
RoberTone Amplificador Valvular (Marshall Plexi-style clone, early 1970s Argentine valve amp)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1972. Gear confirmed for era and band, but no direct photo/video evidence for this exact session. No pedal use confirmed for this song's riff section; distortion likely from amp. RoberTone is a Marshall-style Argentine valve amp used by Pappo in this period.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain5.5
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- British-style midrange crunch
- warm and thick
- touch-sensitive breakup
- dynamic and responsive
- articulate note separation
- slight amp compression
- classic rock drive
- full-bodied low end
- no excessive brightness
- organic, amp-driven distortion