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Solo Tone
Barracuda
Heart
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1966 Fender Telecaster
AmpFender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1977. Solo section performed by Howard Leese. Gear confirmed for studio recording of 'Barracuda' solo; not live rig.
Tone Character(10)
jet-like analog flanger sweepbright and articulate attackharmonic-rich sustaintight and percussiveaggressive upper-midrangeslightly compressedcutting solo presenceclear note separationcrunchy overdrivemodulated, swirling solo texture
Difficulty
The solo requires fast, articulate picking, precise timing to match the flanger sweep, and accurate intonation for harmonics, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1966 Fender Telecaster
AmpFender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1977. Solo section performed by Howard Leese. Gear confirmed for studio recording of 'Barracuda' solo; not live rig.
Tone Character(10)
jet-like analog flanger sweepbright and articulate attackharmonic-rich sustaintight and percussiveaggressive upper-midrangeslightly compressedcutting solo presenceclear note separationcrunchy overdrivemodulated, swirling solo texture
Difficulty
The solo requires fast, articulate picking, precise timing to match the flanger sweep, and accurate intonation for harmonics, making it challenging for most intermediate players.