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Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song) [Minus Bass Version]
Mr. Big
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez PGM100 (Paul Gilbert Signature, 1989-1991, likely used on Lean Into It sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2210
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990-1991. Gear confirmed for Paul Gilbert on 'Lean Into It' era. No evidence of live/tour substitutions or alternate guitars for this solo. No evidence of additional amp models or alternate pickups for this song's solo section.
Tone Character(10)
screaming lead tonetight, articulate attacksinging sustainrazor-sharp pick attackfluid legato runshigh-gain saturationcrisp note separationaggressive harmonicscutting upper midsfast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert-level due to its high speed, advanced picking and legato techniques, and the need for precise effect timing and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez PGM100 (Paul Gilbert Signature, 1989-1991, likely used on Lean Into It sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2210
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1990-1991. Gear confirmed for Paul Gilbert on 'Lean Into It' era. No evidence of live/tour substitutions or alternate guitars for this solo. No evidence of additional amp models or alternate pickups for this song's solo section.
Tone Character(10)
screaming lead tonetight, articulate attacksinging sustainrazor-sharp pick attackfluid legato runshigh-gain saturationcrisp note separationaggressive harmonicscutting upper midsfast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert-level due to its high speed, advanced picking and legato techniques, and the need for precise effect timing and control.