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Solo Tone
Whole Lotta Love
Led Zeppelin
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard (Page’s No. 1)
AmpVox Super Beatle head with Rickenbacker Transonic cabinet
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1969. Jimmy Page confirmed use of Vox Super Beatle amp and Rickenbacker Transonic cab for 'Whole Lotta Love' studio solo. Not Marshall or Supro for this track. Wah and Tone Bender fuzz used for solo. Pickup selector likely bridge for solo bite.
Tone Character(10)
fat, defined distortionbiting, aggressive upper midscocked wah midrange focusfuzz-driven sustaintight, percussive attacksinging sustaindynamic, touch-sensitivevintage British crunchnot overly saturateddistinct wah sweep in solo
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of bends, slides, and fast pentatonic licks, as well as expressive wah pedal use and dynamic picking, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard (Page’s No. 1)
AmpVox Super Beatle head with Rickenbacker Transonic cabinet
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1969. Jimmy Page confirmed use of Vox Super Beatle amp and Rickenbacker Transonic cab for 'Whole Lotta Love' studio solo. Not Marshall or Supro for this track. Wah and Tone Bender fuzz used for solo. Pickup selector likely bridge for solo bite.
Tone Character(10)
fat, defined distortionbiting, aggressive upper midscocked wah midrange focusfuzz-driven sustaintight, percussive attacksinging sustaindynamic, touch-sensitivevintage British crunchnot overly saturateddistinct wah sweep in solo
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of bends, slides, and fast pentatonic licks, as well as expressive wah pedal use and dynamic picking, making it challenging for most players.