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Solo Tone
Carry On Wayward Son
Kansas
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 (natural finish, likely 1970s model)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JMP or Super Lead, era-appropriate for 1976 studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1976. Gear based on period photos and Equipboard evidence for the solo section. No evidence of pedal use in the studio; amp likely cranked for overdrive. No evidence of Stratocaster for the solo (Strat used for riff/intro).
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainBritish crunchwarm midrangearticulate and clearslight natural compressiontouch-sensitiveharmonic overtonesnot overly saturatedclassic rock solo voicedynamic response
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique, including fast runs, expressive bends, and precise timing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 (natural finish, likely 1970s model)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JMP or Super Lead, era-appropriate for 1976 studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1976. Gear based on period photos and Equipboard evidence for the solo section. No evidence of pedal use in the studio; amp likely cranked for overdrive. No evidence of Stratocaster for the solo (Strat used for riff/intro).
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainBritish crunchwarm midrangearticulate and clearslight natural compressiontouch-sensitiveharmonic overtonesnot overly saturatedclassic rock solo voicedynamic response
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique, including fast runs, expressive bends, and precise timing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.