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Solo Tone
Billie Jean
Michael Jackson
Guitarother1980s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG2000
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1982; the solo on 'Billie Jean' was played by David Williams using a Yamaha SG2000 into a Roland JC-120. No evidence of additional pedals for the solo; chorus effect is from the amp. No evidence of live variation for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassytight and percussivearticulate single-note claritydistinctive chorus shimmerstudio-polished cleanminimal reverbno distortion or overdrivefunk-inspired attackdynamic response to pickingclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires tight, syncopated funk phrasing and precise clean picking, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG2000
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1982; the solo on 'Billie Jean' was played by David Williams using a Yamaha SG2000 into a Roland JC-120. No evidence of additional pedals for the solo; chorus effect is from the amp. No evidence of live variation for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassytight and percussivearticulate single-note claritydistinctive chorus shimmerstudio-polished cleanminimal reverbno distortion or overdrivefunk-inspired attackdynamic response to pickingclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires tight, syncopated funk phrasing and precise clean picking, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.