Jimmy Page was born on 9th January 1944. He is an English musician, songwriter and record producer who achieved international success as guitarist and the leader of the rock band Led Zeppelin.
Page began his career as a studio session musician in London and, by the mid-1960s, had become the most sought-after session guitarist in England. He was a member of the Yardbirds from 1966 to 1968. In late 1968, he founded Led Zeppelin. Page is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time. Rolling Stone magazine has ranked him number 3 in their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”. In 2010, he was ranked number two in Gibson’s list of “Top 50 Guitarists of All Time” and, in 2007, number four on Classic Rock’s “100 Wildest Guitar Heroes”. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice; once as a member of the Yardbirds (1992) and once as a member of Led Zeppelin (1995).
Jimmy is of course mostly known for playing Gibson Les Paul guitars, and he is perhaps one of the people responsible for making the guitar one of the most popular models among guitarists. But even though he played Les Pauls for most of his career, Jimmy started of his professional career playing a 59 Telecaster, which he used in the Yardbirds and later on to record the solo on “Stairway To Heaven”. He’s also known for occasionally picking up a double-neck Gibson SG on stage, as well as a black Danelectro which is mostly used for “Kashmir”.
Jun 18, 2014 daddystovepipe plays and talks about his 'Harmony Sovereign' The Mance Lipscomb guitar - Duration: 14:37. Daddystovepipe 18,420 views. The Sovereign is an example of a vintage Harmony acoustic guitar that is a Jumbo model. Parlor - This is a small Harmony acoustic guitar that travels well and is still big enough to provide volume and a quality tone. Archtop - The Harmony Monterey guitar and the Harmony Hollywood guitar are both examples of this semiacoustic guitar commonly.
Jimmy Page’s Electric Guitars:
1970 -73 VINTAGE SOVEREIGN HARMONY, SOLID SPRUCE TOP ACOUSTIC GUITAR, BLACK FINISH ON SIDES AND BACK & MOST OF THE TOP, VERY COOL AWESOME GUITAR This is a very cool old guitar. It was built in 1970 -73 Model H 164 says so inside. It is in fairly nice condition overall, it would be a Wonderful display guitar. Select models of their acoustic guitars were made of high quality all solid woods. Established in 1892, Harmony produced more instruments than any other company until the mid 1970’s. Select models of their acoustic guitars were made of high quality all solid woods. Harmony Sovereign H1203 (rebuilt) $749 Circa 1967 Harmony Stella H912.
1950s Futurama/Grazioso
HARMONY 1971 MODEL H-1204 BLACK SOVEREIGN Hi and thanks for looking.This is a great guitar that was made in the USA during 1971.The guitar is 100% original except for the strings that are recent light guage and are set reasonably low.The neck is straight and everything works as it shouldThere are NO cracks.Breaks or repairs to this guitar.
1959 Fender Telecaster
1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom
1961 Danelectro 3021/DC59
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard “Number One”
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard “Number Two”
1969/70 Gibson Les Paul “Number Three”
1965 Fender Electric XII![]()
1970s Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck
1967 Vox Phantom XII 12 String
1964 Fender StratocasterHarmony Sovereign Guitar Models
1953 Fender Telecaster
1990s Gibson Les Paul TransPerformance
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Jimmy Page Acoustic Guitars:Martin D-28
1963 Gibson J-200
Giannini GWSCRA12-P CraviolaHarmony Sovereign Guitar H1260
Harmony Sovereign H-1260
Jimmy Page’s Guitar Amps:Rickenbacker Transonic
Fender Super Reverb
Hiwatt Custom 50 and 100
Vox UL4120![]()
Marshall SLP-1959 Super Lead
Vox AC-30
Harmony Sovereign Guitar HistorySupro Thunderbolt
Orange MatAmp
Univox UX-1501
Jimmy Page’s Guitar Effects:
– Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone
Used in the very early time – 1964, when he was a session guitarist in London.
– Sola Sound Tone Bender Professional MKII
Very old, and perhaps little known pedal designed by Gary Hurst on which the better known Arbiter Fuzz Face was based. Page was one of the very first people to own this pedal, way before it hit production line. He used it in the Yardbirds era, and on Led Zeppelin I. Page stated that this particular effect was a huge part of his sound.
– Roto Sound Tone Bender MKIII
Quite similar to the Sola TB, major difference being the 3-transistor. If you wanna hear it yourself watch Led Zeppelin – Tous En Scène live 1969.
– Vox Grey Wah
Jimmy’s first Wah pedal that goes back to the Yardbirds time after he started playing rhythm guitar with Beck. Used up until late 1970. Harmony Sovereign Guitar
– Vox King Wah
From late 1970 to mid-1971 Page switched to King Wah. After that he still used it ocassinaly, for instance in February 1972 on the Australian tour.
– Vox/Thomas Organ Crybaby Wah
Used ever since 1971, with only few exceptions.
– Vox V846 Wah
Used briefly in 1975.
– Univox UD-50 Uni-Drive
One of the oldest overdrive pedals. Page used it during the 1971 “Back to the Clubs” tour.
– VOX CO2 Deluxe Echo
Tape loop effect that works on a principle of recording the guitar/sound on the tape and then playing that recorded signal back at a slightly delayed time. Page has used it in the late 1969 – early 1970.
– Binson Echorec 2
Jimmy was seen using on on stage in the early 70’s. It has also been used on the drums in “When the Levee Breaks.”
– Maestro Echoplex EP-2
Used from the late 1970 to 1972. Can be heard on Zeppelin I.
– Maestro Echoplex EP-3
Page eventually replaced the EP-2 with this newer model, and kept it ever since.
– Sonic Wave Theremin
Used primarily on “Whole Lotta Love” paired with EP-3.
– MXR M-101 Phase 90
Used since 1975 for songs like “Achilles Last Stand” and “Wanton Song”.
– MXR M103 Blue Box Fuzz/Octave Pedal
Used in the late 1970s.
– Eventide Harmonizer
Page used the H-910 model in studio from 1976 to mid 1980s. He then switched to the H-949 model and used it on stage with the Firm. At that time he was also using two pedals from Boss: SD-1 Super Overdrive and CE-2 Chorus.
– Pete Cornish Effects Pedalboard
Ever since the 1993 Page has been using the Pete Cornish Pedalboard which has great number of effects built into it. Here’s a list of some of them: MXR Phase 90, Yamaha CH-10Mk II Chorus, Boss CE-2 Chorus , Digitech WH-1 Whammy, Jen Crybaby Wah… Jimmy Page’s Guitar Strings:
Electric:
– Ernie Ball Super Slinky .009-.042 Strings Harmony Sovereign Guitar H6561
Acoustic:
– Ernie Ball Earthwood Acoustic Strings Jimmy Page’s Guitar Picks:Harmony Sovereign Guitar 1960's
*Here’s an awesome site where you can find even more information about Jimmy: http://findingzoso.blogspot.com/
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