Solo Tone

Whole Lotta Love

Led Zeppelin

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard (Page’s No. 1)

AmpVox Super Beatle head with Rickenbacker Transonic cabinet

PickupsPAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid7.5

treble7

reverb1

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

wahVox Vox Wah

fuzzSola Sound Sola Sound Tone Bender MKII

Notes

Studio recording, 1969. Jimmy Page confirmed use of Vox Super Beatle amp and Rickenbacker Transonic cab for 'Whole Lotta Love' studio solo. Not Marshall or Supro for this track. Wah and Tone Bender fuzz used for solo. Pickup selector likely bridge for solo bite.

Tone Character(10)

fat, defined distortionbiting, aggressive upper midscocked wah midrange focusfuzz-driven sustaintight, percussive attacksinging sustaindynamic, touch-sensitivevintage British crunchnot overly saturateddistinct wah sweep in solo

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of bends, slides, and fast pentatonic licks, as well as expressive wah pedal use and dynamic picking, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

The Ultimate Guide to Whole Lotta Love Tone : r/ledzeppelin - Reddit Jimmy Page reveals his Whole Lotta Love amp - Guitar World Whole Lotta Love - Tone Attempt Review : r/ledzeppelin - Reddit [QUESTION] How do I get Jimmy Page's 'Whole Lotta Love' tone?

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