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Solo Tone
Ace of Spades
Motörhead
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 or 2204 (possible early JCM800), likely Superbass II
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass4
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Ace of Spades' (1980). Guitarist: 'Fast' Eddie Clarke. Sources confirm Stratocaster and Marshall JMP, but do not specify pedals or effects for the solo. Settings are for studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
biting midrangesharp, aggressive attackBritish crunchhigh-output, saturated lead tonetight and percussivearticulate single notesraw and uncompressedminimal low endbright and cuttingclassic Marshall overdrive
Difficulty
The solo requires fast picking, precise string skipping, and aggressive phrasing at a high tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 or 2204 (possible early JCM800), likely Superbass II
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass4
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Ace of Spades' (1980). Guitarist: 'Fast' Eddie Clarke. Sources confirm Stratocaster and Marshall JMP, but do not specify pedals or effects for the solo. Settings are for studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
biting midrangesharp, aggressive attackBritish crunchhigh-output, saturated lead tonetight and percussivearticulate single notesraw and uncompressedminimal low endbright and cuttingclassic Marshall overdrive
Difficulty
The solo requires fast picking, precise string skipping, and aggressive phrasing at a high tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.