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Witchy Woman Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Eagles

Eagles · 1970s · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1971-72, used by Bernie Leadon on studio recording)
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp
Fender Tweed Deluxe (5E3 circuit, studio recording era-correct and supported by forum consensus for Eagles' early 70s sessions)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1972. Les Paul used for riff section as confirmed by Reverb News and period-correct amp inferred from Eagles' 70s studio gear. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects on riff section. No evidence of live/tour gear for this specific part.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6.5
Gain
4.5
Reverb
2.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5

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Tone Character

  • dark and swampy
  • slightly overdriven
  • warm and mid-heavy
  • classic 70s crunch
  • touch-sensitive
  • fat, rounded lows
  • articulate pick attack
  • slight amp breakup
  • vintage tube amp character
  • not harsh or fizzy

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source lists exact amp or pedal settings for 'Witchy Woman' riff; amp and knob settings estimated based on typical Fender Tweed Deluxe usage for early 70s Eagles studio sessions.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or modulation/time-based effects on the riff section; all effects sections left empty except for light amp reverb.
  • ⚠️Guitar and amp selection based on Reverb News and forum consensus for Eagles' 70s studio work; no official session sheet available.
  • ⚠️Pickup choice inferred from tone and typical Les Paul usage for riff sections.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The 'Witchy Woman' riff has a classic early '70s edge-of-breakup tone with warmth and midrange presence typical of Fender amps (likely a Twin or Deluxe Reverb), moderate bass, and subtle reverb. The gain is low, just breaking up, with mids and treble pushed for clarity and bite, but not harsh.

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