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Riff Tone

Misty Mountain Hop

Led Zeppelin

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1959, 'Burst')
AmpMarshall Super Bass 100 (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, likely JMP 1959 model)

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1971. Jimmy Page used his '59 Les Paul Standard into a Marshall Super Bass head for the main riff. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the riff section. No live/tour gear included. Recording context is Led Zeppelin IV studio sessions.

Tone Character(10)
British crunchPunchy midrangeThick and percussiveBright treble edgeFull-bodied humbucker soundAggressive pick attackTight low endNo audible reverbNo modulation or delayClassic Marshall drive

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing, precise muting, and a strong sense of groove to lock in with the piano, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast runs.

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