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Solo Tone
Baluchitherium
Van Halen
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man Edward Van Halen Signature
AmpPeavey 5150 Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994-1995 for the 'Balance' album. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo. Effects such as Eventide Harmonizer and delay are mentioned in interviews and are audible in the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
shimmery and lushsinging sustaintight low endarticulate lead linesclear note separationharmonic overtoneschorus-like shimmermodern high-gain saturationmelodic phrasingambient spaciousness
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, control of harmonics, and precise timing to match the lush, shimmery effect-laden tone, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man Edward Van Halen Signature
AmpPeavey 5150 Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994-1995 for the 'Balance' album. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo. Effects such as Eventide Harmonizer and delay are mentioned in interviews and are audible in the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
shimmery and lushsinging sustaintight low endarticulate lead linesclear note separationharmonic overtoneschorus-like shimmermodern high-gain saturationmelodic phrasingambient spaciousness
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, control of harmonics, and precise timing to match the lush, shimmery effect-laden tone, making it challenging for most players.