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Simple Man
Lynyrd Skynyrd
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1959 reissue or original burst)
AmpMarshall Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959 or JMP 50-watt, early 1970s)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6.5
gain4
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warm and slightly grittyfull-bodied humbucker soundarticulate and dynamictouch-sensitive responseslight edge-of-breakup crunchclear note separationminimal compressionnatural sustaintouch of spring reverbclassic southern rock flavor
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, accurate picking and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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