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1973StandardHigh Gain
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La Grange (1973)
1955 Fender Stratocaster (intro) and 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard “Pearly Gates” (main riff) → 1968 Marshall Super Lead 100W (often approximated with JTM45
Raw, open Marshall overdrive with strong mids and just enough gain for thick sustain while staying very dynamic.
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Typical Gear & Settings
Average Amp Settings
Gain
7.0
Bass
5.0
Mid
4.0
Treble
6.0
Presence
6.0
Amplifiers
- 1968 Marshall Super Lead 100W (often approximated with JTM45
Guitars
- 1955 Fender Stratocaster (intro) and 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard “Pearly Gates” (main riff)
Pickups
- single-coil (Strat intro), humbucker (Les Paul riff)
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