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Hey, Hey, What Can I Do

"Hey, Hey, What Can I Do" is a rock ballad by Led Zeppelin, released in 1970 as the B-side to "Immigrant Song" in the US. Unlike most Led Zeppelin material, it was not included on any studio album at the time of release, making it a rare standalone track. For electric guitar players, it offers a chance to explore Jimmy Page's melodic, blues-influenced phrasing and the band's more restrained, acoustic-leaning rock style.

  • Released in 1970 as the B-side to 'Immigrant Song,' it is one of the few Led Zeppelin tracks not tied to a studio album.
  • The song showcases a softer side of Led Zeppelin, blending acoustic textures with electric guitar in a classic rock ballad structure.
  • Learning this track gives guitarists insight into Jimmy Page's ability to shift between delicate fingerpicking and fuller electric rock tones.
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Fender Telecaster

Jimmy Page's 1958 Telecaster (gifted by Jeff Beck) delivered the bright, spanky single-coil attack that defined Led Zeppelin I's raw, bluesy edge. Its snappy treble cut through the mix on early tracks before Page switched to the warmer Les Paul for the band's heavier sound.

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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Page's 1959 Les Paul Standard with PAF humbuckers became the sonic backbone of Led Zeppelin from 1969 onward, its warm mahogany body and dynamic unpotted pickups creating the sustain-rich, touch-sensitive tone heard on 'Whole Lotta Love' and 'Black Dog.'

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Gibson Les Paul Custom

While Page primarily used the Les Paul Standard, a Custom's thicker body and tonal characteristics would complement his dynamic playing style, offering similar warmth with potentially enhanced bottom-end punch for Zeppelin's heavier arrangements.

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Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)

The Marshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi was Page's primary amplifier from Led Zeppelin II onward, cranked past 7 for natural power-tube saturation and natural breakup that responded dynamically to his pick attack and volume knob control.

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Vox AC30

Page deployed the Vox AC30 in the studio for cleaner, chiming tones and layering textures that added dimension to Led Zeppelin's arrangements, offering a vintage British tone that complemented the Marshall's aggression.

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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Page's Vox Cry Baby wah became iconic on 'Dazed and Confused,' its expressive sweep adding vocal-like character to his lead work throughout Led Zeppelin's catalog, integral to the band's psychedelic and blues-rock textures.

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