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Walk this way Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Unknown Artist
Unknown Artist · 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. The Ampeg V-2 was a house amp at the Record Plant used for the original 'Walk This Way' riff section. Settings are from studio documentation and interviews. No pedals used for the main riff; Maestro Fuzz Tone FZ-1S was used only for the outro solo.
Amp Settings
Mids7.5
Bass4.5
Gain5.5
Reverb1
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- mid-forward and biting
- dry and unprocessed
- bright but not harsh
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- aggressive pick attack
- punchy focused midrange
- articulate riffing
- classic 70s rock crunch
- no ambient effects
Notes & Caveats
- All amp and guitar settings are directly sourced from Guitar World (see citation).
- No pedals or effects were used on the main riff; Maestro Fuzz Tone FZ-1S was used only for the outro solo.
- No reverb or other amp effects were used; the tone is dry and unprocessed.
- Presence setting is estimated at 5 as Ampeg V-2 does not have a dedicated presence knob, but this reflects typical mid-70s rock amp voicing.
- If using a different amp, settings may need to be adjusted to match the unique EQ curve of the Ampeg V-2.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff in 'Walk This Way' by Aerosmith features a classic mid-70s hard rock tone: crunchy but not overly saturated, with forward mids for punch, balanced bass, and slightly boosted treble for clarity. Joe Perry typically used a Marshall amp set for British rock crunch, with minimal reverb and moderate presence.