Jimmy Page Amp Settings
EQ dial positions, gain structure, and how to replicate the sound on any amp
Marshall Super Lead 1959 — Dial Settings
SourcedAll values on a 0–10 scale. Adjust by ear — room acoustics and specific amp variants affect the exact position.
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- Use the amp's own drive channel rather than stacking too many pedals —Jimmy Page's tone benefits from amp-driven saturation.
- Don't scoop the mids. Jimmy Page's mid-forward voicing is essential to cut through the mix.
- Master volume matters — many classic tones only work at significant volume when tubes are working hard.
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Jimmy Page Amp Settings — Common Questions
Jimmy Page uses the Marshall Super Lead 1959 with Gain at 10, Bass at 6, Mid at 6, Treble at 6, and Presence at 5. Page reportedly started all controls at 5–6 then adjusted by ear — 'whatever sounds right'. Marshall cranked for studio saturation on Zeppelin I & II. Mic placement and room were as important as the amp settings.
Jimmy Page's primary amp is the Marshall Super Lead 1959. At different budgets, similar tones can be achieved with: Boss Katana 50 MkII (£200 · Beginner), Boss Katana 50 MkII (£500 · Sweet Spot), Marshall DSL20CR (£1,000 · Pro-Level), Marshall DSL40CR (£2,500 · Premium).
Jimmy Page sets Gain to 10 on the Marshall Super Lead 1959. Page reportedly started all controls at 5–6 then adjusted by ear — 'whatever sounds right'.
You can get close to Jimmy Page's tone on any amp by focusing on the EQ character rather than specific gain levels. Key: keep the mids high (7–8) — mid-forward voicing is critical. Use the amp's drive channel rather than external pedals for the primary distortion. A Boss Katana or Blackstar HT series can approximate the tone at low cost.
For Jimmy Page's EQ signature: Bass 7/10, Mid 8/10, Treble 6/10, Presence 6/10. The tone is characterised as: blues-rooted, dynamic, vintage. These are starting points — fine-tune by ear to your specific amp and room.