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Solo Tone
Achilles Last Stand
Led Zeppelin
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (mid-1950s, likely 1959 'Number One')
AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi, 100-watt, with two 4x12 cabinets)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1975-1976 for Presence album. Confirmed by Jimmy Page interview that Les Paul and Marshall were used for 'Achilles Last Stand' studio recording. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
dry and directtight and articulateclassic British crunchsinging sustainaggressive pick attackminimal ambiencepresent upper midsslightly scooped low endswirling phaser modulationclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo features fast alternate picking, intricate phrasing, and precise bends, all at a brisk tempo with modulation effects, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (mid-1950s, likely 1959 'Number One')
AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi, 100-watt, with two 4x12 cabinets)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1975-1976 for Presence album. Confirmed by Jimmy Page interview that Les Paul and Marshall were used for 'Achilles Last Stand' studio recording. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
dry and directtight and articulateclassic British crunchsinging sustainaggressive pick attackminimal ambiencepresent upper midsslightly scooped low endswirling phaser modulationclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo features fast alternate picking, intricate phrasing, and precise bends, all at a brisk tempo with modulation effects, making it challenging for most guitarists.