Riff Tone

Nobody's Fault but Mine (Remaster)

Led Zeppelin

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMarshall Super Bass 100W (model 1992, late 60s/early 70s, likely modded for extra gain)

PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6.5

mid7.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90 (script logo)

Notes

Studio recording, 1975-1976 (Presence album sessions). Jimmy Page is confirmed to have used his '59 Les Paul and Marshall Super Bass for the main riff. No evidence of live/touring substitutions or alternate guitars for the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveBritish crunchaggressive midrangearticulate pick attackslightly compressedwarm but clearmodulation swirl (phaser)present upper midstouch-sensitivepunchy dynamics

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand muting, tight alternate picking, and precise timing to capture the punchy, syncopated groove. The phaser modulation adds a layer of complexity to maintaining clarity and articulation.

Sources

Sound Like Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) - Andertons Blog The Secret to Jimmy Page's Tone Name a song that made you love the Phaser pedal | Page 7 What are some famous songs where you know exactly what pedal ...

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