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Riff Tone
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (Live at the Fillmore East/1971/First Show)
The Allman Brothers Band
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (Cherry Sunburst, PAF pickups, Duane Allman)
AmpMarshall 50-watt Plexi (JTM50 or JMP50, half-open back 4x12 cab, Celestion speakers)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass7
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Notes
Live performance, Fillmore East, March 13, 1971 (First Show). Duane Allman on main riff. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for this era and show. No evidence of pedal use in riff section; amp driven to natural overdrive.
Tone Character(10)
thick and butterywarm and round midrangesinging sustaintouch-sensitiveclear note separationfat, aggressive soundclassic Marshall cruncharticulate and expressiveamp-driven overdriveno pedal coloration
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to syncopated chord work, dynamic phrasing, and tight band interplay, but does not demand advanced speed or extreme technicality.
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Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (Cherry Sunburst, PAF pickups, Duane Allman)
AmpMarshall 50-watt Plexi (JTM50 or JMP50, half-open back 4x12 cab, Celestion speakers)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass7
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Notes
Live performance, Fillmore East, March 13, 1971 (First Show). Duane Allman on main riff. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for this era and show. No evidence of pedal use in riff section; amp driven to natural overdrive.
Tone Character(10)
thick and butterywarm and round midrangesinging sustaintouch-sensitiveclear note separationfat, aggressive soundclassic Marshall cruncharticulate and expressiveamp-driven overdriveno pedal coloration
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to syncopated chord work, dynamic phrasing, and tight band interplay, but does not demand advanced speed or extreme technicality.