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La Grange Guitar Tone — ZZ Top

Exact amp settings for every part of “La Grange”, a blues rock 1980s track by ZZ Top.

La Grange by ZZ Top has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here, built around the Marshall 1968 Super Lead (Plexi). Pick the section you’re learning below for its gain and EQ, then open the full page to see the complete rig, pickup and pedal chain — and adapt every knob to your own amp and guitar for free.

Riff · Distorted

La Grange — Riff · Distorted

Amp: Marshall 1968 Super Lead (Plexi)
Gain 6Bass 6Mid 7Treble 5.5Presence 5Reverb 1.5
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Solo · Distorted

La Grange — Solo · Distorted

Amp: Marshall / tweed Fender
Gain 6Bass 5Mid 6Treble 7Presence 6Reverb 2
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La Grange guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for La Grange by ZZ Top?

The main part uses gain 6, bass 6, mid 7, treble 5.5, presence 5, reverb 1.5 (out of 10) on the Marshall 1968 Super Lead (Plexi). La Grange has 2 documented parts (Riff · Distorted, Solo · Distorted) — open each below for its exact gain and EQ, then adapt them to your own amp free.

What amp is used in La Grange?

These tones were built around Marshall 1968 Super Lead (Plexi), Marshall / tweed Fender. You don’t need the same amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials the La Grange tone for whatever amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How many guitar tones are in La Grange?

La Grange by ZZ Top has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here: Riff · Distorted, Solo · Distorted. Each has its own amp settings and signal chain.

How do I get the La Grange guitar tone on my own amp?

Start from the settings for the part you’re learning above, then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — no new gear needed, free.