Riff Tone

In My Time of Dying

Led Zeppelin

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarDanelectro 59 DC

AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, studio recording)

PickupsLipstick single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1974; confirmed use of Danelectro 59 DC for 'In My Time of Dying' riff section. No evidence of Marshall or Supro for this track. No pedal steel or alternate guitars for riff. No explicit pedal use in studio. Slide guitar in open A tuning.

Tone Character(10)

raw and open slide attackbright and biting highsslightly gritty edge-of-breakup crunchdynamic and touch-sensitiveroomy, natural reverbclear note separationpercussive slide phrasingminimal compressionresonant and sustainingaggressive slide vibrato

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced slide technique, precise intonation, and dynamic control, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Jimmy Page's Les Pauls, Telecasters, Guitars & Gear | Equipboard Watch Jimmy Page demo some of the most iconic guitars and amps in Led Zeppelin history | MusicRadar What effects pedal was Jimmy using in In My Time of Dying? - Reddit

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