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Riff Tone
Sick Again
Led Zeppelin
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1959, 'Burst')
AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, 100W)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1974-1975, Physical Graffiti sessions. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section. Typical Page setup for this era and song. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for the studio riff section.
Tone Character(10)
filthy and aggressivethick British crunchtight and percussive attackbiting upper midsslightly quacky midrangefull-bodied low enddynamic and touch-sensitiveraw and unpolishedarticulate pick attackclassic rock drive
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate to advanced control of timing, muting, and attack, with fast chord changes and a heavy, articulate feel. Not technically virtuosic, but demanding for tightness and groove.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1959, 'Burst')
AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, 100W)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1974-1975, Physical Graffiti sessions. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section. Typical Page setup for this era and song. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for the studio riff section.
Tone Character(10)
filthy and aggressivethick British crunchtight and percussive attackbiting upper midsslightly quacky midrangefull-bodied low enddynamic and touch-sensitiveraw and unpolishedarticulate pick attackclassic rock drive
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate to advanced control of timing, muting, and attack, with fast chord changes and a heavy, articulate feel. Not technically virtuosic, but demanding for tightness and groove.