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Beat It
Michael Jackson
GuitarSoloDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFrankenstrat (Eddie Van Halen's custom Strat-style guitar)
AmpHartley-Thompson HT45 combo with HT45S cab (borrowed from Allan Holdsworth)
Amp Settings
mid5.5
bass5.5
gain7.5
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aggressive and cuttingbright and articulatesinging sustaintight pick attackliquid legatoexplosive harmonicsclear note separationclassic 1980s lead soundminimal ambient reverbdistinct tape delay repeats
Difficulty
The solo is considered one of the most technically demanding in pop/rock history, requiring expert-level speed, tapping, and phrasing, as well as precise control over dynamics and articulation.
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