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Solo Tone
Alone Again
Dokken
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Kamikaze (custom shop, Dokken era, likely prototype or early signature)
AmpRandall RG80-112SC 2-Channel 80-Watt 1x12" Solid State Combo
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984; George Lynch used a Randall RG80 combo for the miked tone on 'Alone Again' solo. Guitar is a Dokken-era ESP with a Seymour Duncan Distortion in the bridge. No evidence of live/touring gear or later signature models used on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainaggressive midrange bitesharp pick attacktight low endfluid legato runsharmonic overtonesraspy, screaming high noteswhammy bar flutterscutting lead presenceslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of legato, whammy bar flutters, pinch harmonics, and expressive phrasing at a slow tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Kamikaze (custom shop, Dokken era, likely prototype or early signature)
AmpRandall RG80-112SC 2-Channel 80-Watt 1x12" Solid State Combo
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1984; George Lynch used a Randall RG80 combo for the miked tone on 'Alone Again' solo. Guitar is a Dokken-era ESP with a Seymour Duncan Distortion in the bridge. No evidence of live/touring gear or later signature models used on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainaggressive midrange bitesharp pick attacktight low endfluid legato runsharmonic overtonesraspy, screaming high noteswhammy bar flutterscutting lead presenceslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of legato, whammy bar flutters, pinch harmonics, and expressive phrasing at a slow tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.