Lynyrd Skynyrd
Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd · 1973
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
The song was recorded at Studio One in Doraville, Georgia, in April 1973 under the production of Al Kooper. Allen Collins performed the entire extended solo himself, utilizing his 1964 Firebird, while Gary Rossington handled the rhythm parts and slide fills on his 1961 Gibson Les Paul/SG.
Tuning
StandardRecording Signal Chain · 2 items
Firebird I
Gibson
Lead Guitar
Used by Allen Collins for the solo; modified with custom pickups.
Super Lead
Marshall
Amplification
Used for studio recording; driven to high-volume saturation.
Tone Characteristics
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