Solo Tone

Mountain Jam (Live at the Fillmore East: Second Show, Pt. 2, 1971)

The Allman Brothers Band

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (with PAF humbuckers, likely swapped to cherry sunburst Les Paul by March 1971)

AmpMarshall 50-watt Plexi (model 1987, through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers)

PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance at Fillmore East, March 13, 1971 (Second Show). Gear confirmed for this era and recording by multiple sources. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp and guitar. Studio ambience not included.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainwarm and vocal-likeopen and dynamictouch-sensitive responseBritish crunchsmooth, blooming notesclear note separationharmonic richnessfat, round slide toneno audible pedal coloration

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced slide technique, precise intonation, and dynamic phrasing at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Duane Allman’s Three Beloved Les Pauls Are Reunited Onstage for the Allman Brothers’ Final Stand | Guitar World Duane Allman's amp from the Fillmore East record back in business w/Derek Trucks... | The Gear Page Duane Allman’s Fillmore East Marshall clone | The Gear Page Mountain Jam (Live At Fillmore East, March 13, 1971 - Second Show)

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