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Solo Tone

Cold As Ice

Foreigner

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom (modded, middle pickup removed, direct-to-output switch)
AmpMarshall 100-watt head (likely JMP, late 1970s) into Hiwatt cabinets with Fane speakers

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1976-1977. Mick Jones used a '57 Les Paul Custom with a direct-to-output mod for maximum output, plugged into a Marshall 100-watt head and Hiwatt cabs. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the solo section; guitar was always at full volume due to the bypass switch.

Tone Character(10)
edgy and articulateclassic British crunchsinging sustaintight, focused attackslightly compressedbright upper midsclear note separationmoderate gain, not high-gainminimal ambienceno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, with expressive bends, vibrato, and phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex runs.

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