Distorted Tone

Kashmir

Led Zeppelin

Bassrock1970s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass

AmpAmpeg SVT (early 1970s model, likely with matching 8x10 cab)

PickupsDual single-coil (Jazz Bass configuration)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence6

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1974-1975, Physical Graffiti sessions. No direct evidence of pedals or DI, but classic amp-mic'd setup is most likely.

Tone Character(8)

gritty low-mid punchslightly overdriven, wooly texturegrowly midrangewarm, saturated lowsnoticeable amp breakupnot fuzzed out, but clear tube overdrivefull-bodied, not scoopedorganic, dynamic response

Difficulty

The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight timing with the drums and a steady hand to control dynamics and tone with a driven amp.

Sources

John Paul Jones' Keyboards and Synthesizers John Paul Jones Auctions Personal Studio Gear, Including Vintage Guild Thunderbass Amp – No Treble [DISCUSSION] Why tone chasing is hard : r/Guitar

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