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747 (Strangers in the Night) [2009 - Remaster]
Saxon
GuitarSoloDistortedmetal1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s model, as used by Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn in Saxon at the time)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 (100W head, typical for NWOBHM era and Saxon's studio recordings in 1979)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain7
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piercing lead tonesinging sustainaggressive and melodiccrisp distortionpowerful and drivingtight and punchyclassic British cruncharticulate high endfluid legato runscutting through the mix
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced picking and legato technique, fast position changes, and expressive phrasing typical of late 1970s/early 1980s British metal solos.
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