Solo Tone

Peg

Steely Dan

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1970s Gibson ES-335

AmpRivera Rake Head (custom, Jay Graydon's personal amp for 'Peg' solo)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top, stock for era)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1977. Jay Graydon played the solo on 'Peg' using his Rivera Rake Head amp. Gear confirmed by multiple interviews and forum posts referencing the original amp used for the session. No evidence of live performance gear for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and compressedbright and articulatetight, focused midsstudio-polished clarityliquid legato linesfast attackdistinct note separationslightly overdrivenminimal noise

Difficulty

The 'Peg' solo is considered highly challenging due to its fast tempo, intricate phrasing, and demanding technical requirements, including precise picking, legato, and chromaticism.

Sources

Sold - Rivera Rake head *RARE*. Original Jay Graydon - Steely Dan - Peg Tone * Price Drop | The Gear Page

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