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The Chain Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom
Pickups
Humbucker
Amp
Vox AC30
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1976-1977
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain5.5
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5
Effects Chain
- Overdrive pedal (model unknown) · overdrive
Guitar → Overdrive pedal → Vox AC30 (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- warm and smooth
- bright and articulate
- tight and percussive
- singing sustain
- touch-sensitive dynamics
Notes & Caveats
- Specific pedal models and exact amp settings are not definitively documented; settings are estimated based on typical configurations for the equipment used.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The guitar tone in 'The Chain' riff section is characterized by a classic rock crunch typical of the late 70s, with a balanced EQ to cut through the mix. The amp settings reflect a warm, slightly overdriven sound with moderate reverb for subtle ambience.