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In My Time of Dying guitar tone
Led Zeppelin · Physical Graffiti (Remastered) · 1975 · Blues Rock
OverdriveMain Tone
AmpFender Bassman
GuitarFender Stratocaster
PickupNeck single-coil
SIGNAL CHAIN
- Boss BD-2 Blues Driver overdrive
Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 5.5
Open, amp-like drive that follows pick attack.
Mid-forward drive keeps the riff clear in a band mix.
LeadSolo Boost
AmpFender Bassman
GuitarFender Stratocaster
PickupNeck single-coil
SIGNAL CHAIN
- Boss BD-2 Blues Driver overdrive
Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 5.5
Open, amp-like drive that follows pick attack.
- MXR Carbon Copy delay
Time 3.5 · Repeats 3 · Mix 3
Kicks in for the solo — repeats tucked under the dry signal.
Lead variant: extra gain and mids to cut through, delay for width. Pick nearer the bridge and let bends sustain.
These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.
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