Solo Tone

Achilles Last Stand

Led Zeppelin

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (mid-1950s, likely 1959 Burst)

AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi, 1959 model, 100-watt head) with Marshall 4x12 cabinets

PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90 (or similar phaser pedal)

Notes

Studio recording, 1975-1976 (Presence album sessions). Jimmy Page confirmed Les Paul into Marshall for this track. No evidence of additional gain pedals; overdrive from cranked amp. Effects inferred from audio and forum consensus.

Tone Character(10)

classic British crunchsinging sustainarticulate lead linestight, focused midsslightly scooped lowsbright, cutting highsminimal reverb (dry sound)dynamic pick attackmodulation swirl audible in sololayered, harmonically rich lead

Difficulty

The solo features fast, intricate runs, demanding phrasing, and expressive bends, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Jimmy Page on his surprise Rolling Stones collaboration, and the gear that made rock history | Guitar World Guitar Tones on Zeppelin's Achilles Last Stand | The Gear Page Guitar tone : r/ledzeppelin - Reddit [QUESTION] What's Jimmy Page using to achieve his tone ... - Reddit Guitar Tones on Zeppelin's Achilles Last Stand - The Gear Page

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