Comfortably numb amp settings — Marshal Mg15cd
The Pink floyd guitar tone for “Comfortably numb”, dialed in for a Marshal Mg15cd with a Givson Blue diamond. Studio version, The Wall (1979) — Outro Solo
1969 Black Stratocaster (DiMarzio FS-1 bridge pickup) -> MXR Dyna Comp -> 1974 EHX 'Ram's Head' Big Muff Pi -> 100W Hiwatt DR103 linked input into WEM 4x12 (Fane Crescendo speakers) blended with Yamaha RA-200 rotating speaker cabinet and MXR digital delay (~480ms)
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Master | 5 |
01Electro-Harmonix 'Ram's Head' Big Muff Pi
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned; with this pedal, switch amp to Clean channel with Gain at 2
02Digital Delay
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned; set delay time to ~480ms (around 3-4 repeats)
The Marshall MG15CD features a 3-band EQ with a Contour control rather than a standard presence or mid control, so standard mid/presence values are omitted. On the overdrive channel, set Contour to 6 to scoop just enough harshness while retaining the singing midrange necessary for Gilmour's sustain. Rolling the guitar tone knob down to 8 tames the solid-state treble bite to emulate the warm Ram's Head fuzz top end. First solo switch: switch to neck pickup and roll tone down to 6 for a warmer, flutey voice.
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