Gimme Three Steps settings for Fractal Audio FM9

Amp block

Drive

6

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

7

Treble

7

Presence

6

Original drive

6

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveT808Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2reverbSun PlateMix 3 · Decay 4
3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

• Use a strong picking attack to emphasize the punchy, percussive nature of the riff.
• Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the driving energy of the original tone.
• Experiment with slight palm muting to add tightness and clarity to the notes.

What amp model should I use on the Fractal Audio FM9 for Gimme Three Steps?

Use the Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by T808, Sun Plate, Noise Gate.

Which pickup should I use for Gimme Three Steps?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Lynyrd Skynyrd use on Gimme Three Steps?

Guitar: Gibson Les Paul (likely Standard, 1950s/60s spec, used by Allen Collins or Gary Rossington). Amp: Marshall JTM45 (cranked, likely non-master volume, classic British rock amp of the era).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Junior. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.