GuitarDistortedRiff
Walk This Way Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Aerosmith
Aerosmith · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1960 Gibson Les Paul Junior
Pickups
P-90 single coil
Amp
Ampeg V-2 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1975. Guitar: 1960 Gibson Les Paul Junior (P-90, bridge pickup) for main riff. Amp: Ampeg V-2 (house amp at Record Plant), Marshall 4x12 cab. No pedals or effects used on riff section; fuzz pedal only used for outro solo. All settings and gear confirmed for studio recording, not live. Strings: Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042).
Amp Settings
Mids7.5
Bass4.5
Gain5.5
Reverb0.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- biting midrange character
- tight and percussive attack
- raunchy classic rock crunch
- articulate and funky rhythm
- dry, in-your-face sound
- no reverb or ambience
- single-coil bridge pickup bite
- clear note separation
- dynamic, touch-sensitive response
- classic '70s rock rhythm