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Solo Tone
Christmas / Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1990s, as used by Al Pitrelli on the original studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely, based on era, genre, and Savatage/TSO studio practices)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995/1996 for 'Dead Winter Dead' and 'Christmas Eve and Other Stories'. Gear confirmed for era and artist, but no explicit studio session photo. No evidence of live rig or later TSO touring gear being used on original studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and articulate lead linescrisp attackhigh-gain saturationclear note separationpowerful, melodic phrasingmodern metal claritypunchy, present midssmooth sustain for legato runsaggressive pick attack
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique due to its fast tempo, precise note articulation, and melodic phrasing with expressive vibrato and sustain, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1990s, as used by Al Pitrelli on the original studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely, based on era, genre, and Savatage/TSO studio practices)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995/1996 for 'Dead Winter Dead' and 'Christmas Eve and Other Stories'. Gear confirmed for era and artist, but no explicit studio session photo. No evidence of live rig or later TSO touring gear being used on original studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and articulate lead linescrisp attackhigh-gain saturationclear note separationpowerful, melodic phrasingmodern metal claritypunchy, present midssmooth sustain for legato runsaggressive pick attack
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique due to its fast tempo, precise note articulation, and melodic phrasing with expressive vibrato and sustain, making it challenging for most intermediate players.