Solo Tone

Kashmir

Led Zeppelin

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarDanelectro 3021 (black and white, DADGAD tuning)

AmpMarshall JMP Super Lead (likely 100W, 4x12 cab)

PickupsDanelectro lipstick single-coil

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1974-1975, Physical Graffiti sessions. Jimmy Page used the Danelectro 3021 for the solo and main riff. No evidence of live/tour Les Paul or Telecaster use for this section. All gear confirmed for studio version only.

Tone Character(10)

hollow and slightly nasalmidrange punchclear note separationBritish cruncharticulate attackopen and airynot overly saturatedslightly compressedclassic rock edgemoderate sustain

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique due to DADGAD tuning, phrasing, and dynamic control, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced techniques.

Sources

Led Zeppelin - Kashmir | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com 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 guitar did Jimmy use on Kashmir? : r/ledzeppelin - Reddit

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