Solo Tone

The Rover

Led Zeppelin

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1959, sunburst, used by Jimmy Page in mid-70s studio sessions)

AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded with KT88s, 200W, as per Page's rig in this era)

PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5

mid6.5

treble7.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, Physical Graffiti sessions (1974, released 1975). Gear confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources. Settings are estimated from forum posts and typical Page/Marshall usage for this song/era.

Tone Character(10)

British crunchBright and bitingThick midrangeSinging sustainArticulate single-note claritySlightly scooped lowsDynamic response to pickingMinimal reverbNo modulation effectsClassic rock lead

Difficulty

The solo features moderately fast pentatonic licks, expressive bends, and dynamic phrasing typical of Page's style, requiring intermediate to advanced technique and control.

Sources

Page amp settings - Musician's Corner - Led Zeppelin Official Forum Gear of the Gods: Jimmy Page | Ultimate Guitar In Defense of the Line 6 POD | Reverb News

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