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Solo Tone
Stairway to Heaven (Sunset Sound Mix)
Led Zeppelin
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1959, 'Dragon' Telecaster)
AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead head (Plexi, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1970-1971, Sunset Sound Mix. Jimmy Page used his Telecaster for the solo, not the Les Paul. Amp is widely believed to be a Marshall Super Lead, though Page is secretive about exact amp details. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainbright and articulatebiting upper midsclear note separationslightly compressed attacktouch-sensitive dynamicsclassic British crunchnot overly saturatedvintage amp breakupdelay-enhanced spaciousness
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced bending, vibrato, and phrasing control, as well as fast pentatonic runs and dynamic expression, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1959, 'Dragon' Telecaster)
AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead head (Plexi, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1970-1971, Sunset Sound Mix. Jimmy Page used his Telecaster for the solo, not the Les Paul. Amp is widely believed to be a Marshall Super Lead, though Page is secretive about exact amp details. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainbright and articulatebiting upper midsclear note separationslightly compressed attacktouch-sensitive dynamicsclassic British crunchnot overly saturatedvintage amp breakupdelay-enhanced spaciousness
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced bending, vibrato, and phrasing control, as well as fast pentatonic runs and dynamic expression, making it challenging for most intermediate players.