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Riff Tone
In My Time of Dying
Led Zeppelin
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarDanelectro 59 DC
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1974; confirmed use of Danelectro 59 DC for 'In My Time of Dying' riff section. No evidence of Marshall or Supro for this track. No pedal steel or alternate guitars for riff. No explicit pedal use in studio. Slide guitar in open A tuning.
Tone Character(10)
raw and open slide attackbright and biting highsslightly gritty edge-of-breakup crunchdynamic and touch-sensitiveroomy, natural reverbclear note separationpercussive slide phrasingminimal compressionresonant and sustainingaggressive slide vibrato
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced slide technique, precise intonation, and dynamic control, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarDanelectro 59 DC
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1974; confirmed use of Danelectro 59 DC for 'In My Time of Dying' riff section. No evidence of Marshall or Supro for this track. No pedal steel or alternate guitars for riff. No explicit pedal use in studio. Slide guitar in open A tuning.
Tone Character(10)
raw and open slide attackbright and biting highsslightly gritty edge-of-breakup crunchdynamic and touch-sensitiveroomy, natural reverbclear note separationpercussive slide phrasingminimal compressionresonant and sustainingaggressive slide vibrato
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced slide technique, precise intonation, and dynamic control, making it challenging for most players.