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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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Effects & Signal Chain

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.

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