Jimmy Page Gear Guide
A quick-reference, table-based guide to Jimmy Page's guitars, amplifiers and effects.
His gear changed between studio and stage. The Dragon Telecaster, Les Pauls, Supro amp and double-neck Gibson are key reference points.
Quick overview
| Category | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 Fender Telecaster “Dragon” | Gifted by Jeff Beck, later decorated by Page; a key early instrument. | Signature guitar |
| Supro combo | Small vintage combo associated with the first album's studio sound. | Main amp reference |
| Sola Sound Tone Bender | Fuzz distortion for early psychedelic / blues-rock textures. | Recognizable effect |
Guitars
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 Fender Telecaster “Dragon” | Gifted by Jeff Beck, later decorated by Page; a key early instrument. | Yardbirds and early Led Zeppelin; first album and “Stairway to Heaven” solo |
| Gibson Les Paul “Number One” | 1959 Standard acquired from Joe Walsh and modified over time. | Led Zeppelin studio and touring years |
| Gibson Les Paul “Number Two” | Modified Les Paul with distinctive switching options. | Led Zeppelin performances |
| Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck | 12- and 6-string necks enable live changes without swapping guitars. | “Stairway to Heaven” live |
| Danelectro 3021 / 59 | Bright tone and alternate tunings. | “Kashmir” |
| Fender Electric XII | 12-string electric for layered parts. | Studio tracks |
| Martin and other acoustic guitars | Acoustics for alternate tunings and contrast. | “Going to California,” “Black Mountain Side” |
Amplifiers
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| Supro combo | Small vintage combo associated with the first album's studio sound. | Early recording |
| Marshall Super Lead / Plexi | High-volume British tube head. | Later studio and stage |
| Vox AC30 | Reported among studio amps. | Selected sessions |
| Hiwatt / Orange examples | Additional amplifiers appear in accounts of later setups. | Tour and track dependent |
| Speaker cabinets | Different cabinets paired with multiple heads. | Stage rigs varied |
Effects and studio tools
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| Sola Sound Tone Bender | Fuzz distortion for early psychedelic / blues-rock textures. | Yardbirds and early period |
| Wah pedal | Filter sweep for expressive passages. | Selected songs and live solos |
| Echo / tape delay | Repeats and spatial depth. | Studio and live use varied |
| Theremin | Hand-controlled pitch effect. | “Whole Lotta Love” live |
| Violin bow | Excites strings for sustained, noisy textures. | “Dazed and Confused” |
| Studio layering | Overdubs and mic placement shape recorded tone. | Album tracks differ from stage rigs |
Era and song guide
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| Led Zeppelin I | Dragon Telecaster, Supro-associated sound and layered parts. | “Good Times Bad Times,” “Dazed and Confused” |
| Led Zeppelin II | Les Paul, Marshall-era tones and overdubs. | “Whole Lotta Love,” “Heartbreaker” |
| Led Zeppelin III | Acoustics, alternate tunings and electric instruments. | “Gallows Pole” |
| Led Zeppelin IV | Les Paul and acoustic guitars across layered parts. | “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll” |
| “Stairway to Heaven” (studio) | Telecaster-associated solo. | Different from live double-neck versions |
| “Kashmir” | Danelectro-associated parts and unusual tunings. | Layered studio production |
| “The Song Remains the Same” | Double-neck guitar for live 12-/6-string changes. | Concert arrangement |