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Witchy Woman Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Eagles
Eagles · 1970s · rock
studio
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
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain4.5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
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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