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The recording
Jimmy Page recorded his lead part live in the studio with virtually no overdubs. According to a Last.fm article quoting an interview, he walked outside to an unplugged amp and captured the take that became the iconic solo. The track was tracked at Headley Grange using the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, with John Paul Jones on Hammond organ and bass pedals, and John Bonham's drums featuring his Speed King pedal.
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Signal chain
Original gear
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Guitar
Page used his 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, picking the bridge pickup to drive the thick, sustaining blues tone heard throughout the track.
Marshall Super Lead (c. 1967-1970)
Amplifier
The solo was captured through a cranked Marshall Super Lead, mic'd in the back of the studio, delivering the soaring overdriven sound that defines the track.
Marshall 1960 4x12 Cabinet
Cabinet
A 1960 Marshall 4x12 cabinet provided the deep, resonant low‑end that underpins the guitar's sustain.
Alternatives
Practical playing approach
Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.
- 1.Select the bridge pickup for maximum bite and sustain.
- 2.Use a smooth, wide vibrato on bends to emulate Page's expressive phrasing.
- 3.Attack the strings with a firm pick attack, allowing the amp to break up naturally.
- 4.Let the notes ring, using the neck position for sustained phrases.
- 5.Employ subtle wrist vibrato on sustained notes for added expression.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
What gear was used for the Since I've Been Loving You guitar tone?
The available research points to 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard into Marshall Super Lead (c. 1967-1970). The full reported signal chain and evidence links are listed on this page.
Are the original Since I've Been Loving You amp settings documented?
Exact historical knob positions are not reliably documented for most recordings. ToneTwin does not publish generated values as studio fact; it creates playable settings only for the amp and pedals a player selects.
What tuning is Since I've Been Loving You in?
The current research record lists Standard (E A D G B E). ToneTwin keeps corrections open when reliable accounts disagree.
How do I recreate the Since I've Been Loving You tone on my own gear?
Use the reported pickup, gain character, effects and signal-chain order as the target, then translate that target to your equipment. The matcher models controls for your selected rig rather than copying undocumented studio numbers.
Researched and reviewed by the ToneTwin Research Team.
