Solo Tone

L.A.

Elliott Smith

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpAllen Old Flame (Fender-style boutique amp kit, likely blackface voiced)

PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson, late 90s era)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBudda Budda Phatman Tube Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, Figure 8 sessions (1999-2000). Multiple sources confirm Les Paul into Allen Old Flame for 'L.A.' solo. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this section.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and mid-forwardclear note separationslightly compressedsinging sustainarticulate attackdynamic and touch-sensitivemoderate sustainnot overly saturatedclassic rock/alt-rock solo charactertouch of amp reverb for space

Difficulty

The solo is melodic and expressive, requiring good control of bends and vibrato, but does not involve fast runs or advanced techniques, making it intermediate in difficulty.

Sources

Gear, techniques, theory : r/elliottsmith - Reddit Elliott Smith - Equipboard

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