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The recording
“Slow Ride” was recorded in late summer/early fall 1974 at Suntreader Studios in Sharon, Vermont, with Nick Jameson producing. The track features Rod Price’s slide‑lead guitar recorded dry through a Marshall stack, while Dave Peverett supplies rhythmic chords. The guitars were tracked live with the rhythm section, capturing the band’s raw boogie energy.
Tuning E Standard (E A D G B E)
Signal chain
Reported gear
1965 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Guitar
Rod Price recorded the iconic slide leads on “Slow Ride” with his 1965 Gibson Les Paul Standard, a guitar he used throughout the Fool for the City sessions.
Marshall Super Lead 100‑watt
Amp
The Les Paul was plugged directly into a Marshall Super Lead 100‑watt head, providing the saturated crunch heard on the track.
Marshall 1967 4×12 Cabinet
Cabinet
The amp was mated to a classic Marshall 4‑x‑12 speaker cabinet, delivering the full‑bodied midrange that defines the song’s guitar tone.
Alternatives
Epiphone Les Paul Standard
Budget alternative · for the 1965 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Marshall 1967 4×12 Cabinet (reissue)
Reissue · for the Marshall 1967 4×12 Cabinet
Marshall DSL40CR
Modern equivalent · for the Marshall Super Lead 100‑watt
Practical playing approach
Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.
- 1.Use a steel slide on the high‑E string for the opening riff, keeping the slide lightly touching the strings for smooth glides.
- 2.Employ tight palm‑muted downstrokes on the low strings to lock in the driving groove.
- 3.Alternate‑pick the chord rhythm, accenting the backbeat for a propulsive feel.
- 4.Let the notes ring and use natural sustain rather than excessive overdrive.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
What gear was used for the Slow Ride guitar tone?
The available research points to 1965 Gibson Les Paul Standard into Marshall Super Lead 100‑watt. The full reported signal chain and evidence links are listed on this page.
Are the original Slow Ride 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 Slow Ride in?
The current research record lists E Standard (E A D G B E). ToneTwin keeps corrections open when reliable accounts disagree.
How do I recreate the Slow Ride 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.
