Solo Tone

Since I've Been Loving You

Led Zeppelin

Guitarblues1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1959, sunburst, likely with stock PAF humbuckers)

AmpMarshall Super Bass 100 (1969 JMP, likely with 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)

PickupsPAF humbuckers (Gibson original, late 50s)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass7

mid7.5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1970 (Led Zeppelin III sessions). All evidence points to Les Paul and Marshall Super Bass for the solo, not Telecaster or Supro. No evidence of pedals except possibly a wah for a brief moment, but not confirmed for this solo. No evidence of delay, chorus, or other effects. Pickup selector likely in middle position. No effects loop. No amp reverb or built-in effects.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainwarm and creamy overdrivetouch-sensitive dynamicsclear note separationslightly compressedvocal-like phrasingedge-of-breakup crunchnot heavily saturatedresponsive to picking attackclassic British blues-rock tone

Difficulty

The solo demands advanced blues phrasing, expressive bends, dynamic control, and precise vibrato, making it challenging for all but experienced players.

Sources

Since I've Been Loving You Les Paul or Tele? - The Gear Page Jimmy Page's Les Pauls, Telecasters, Guitars & Gear - Equipboard Jimmy Page reveals his favorite amp, which did “flippin' everything ...Led Zeppelin "Since I've Been Loving You" Sound - Reddit

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