GuitarDistortedSolo
Virginia Solo Guitar Tone Settings — The Marshall Tucker Band
The Marshall Tucker Band · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1972 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock 1972 Les Paul Standard)
Amp
Unknown head into JBL K120 12" 100-Watt Speaker cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1977. No direct evidence of pedals or specific amp model for 'Virginia' solo. Gear inferred from Toy Caldwell's known studio rig for the era; no evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain4.5
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth and warm
- slightly overdriven
- clear note separation
- touch-sensitive
- classic southern rock lead
- mild breakup
- vocal-like phrasing
- articulate single-note lines
- midrange presence