lead guitar from “communication breakdown” by led zeppelin | ToneDB

communication breakdown

led zeppelin

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

Aggressive and bright with a biting edge, this guitar tone is raw and energetic, perfectly capturing the high-energy spirit of early Led Zeppelin.

Production Credits

Producer: Jimmy Page

Engineer: Glyn Johns

Recorded at: Olympic Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Supro Coronado

Microphone: blank

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with the amp cranked to achieve its overdriven sound.
  • Jimmy Page is known for experimenting with different amp and guitar combinations, contributing to his unique tones.

Recreation Tips

  • Use a Telecaster-style guitar with bright-sounding pickups.
  • Crank the gain on a Supro amp model, or use a similar small tube amp.
  • Experiment with pushing the amp into overdrive to achieve the desired level of saturation.
  • Adjust the EQ for a bright and cutting tone.

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