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Solo Tone
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The Rolling Stones
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (circa late 1950s, used by Mick Taylor on studio recording)
AmpAmpeg VT-22 combo amplifier
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1970 (Sticky Fingers sessions). Mick Taylor played the solo on a Les Paul Standard through an Ampeg VT-22. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo. No explicit pedal use confirmed for this track.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and vocal-likeslightly overdrivenclear note separationtouch-sensitive responsewarm midrange emphasisarticulate single-note linesnatural amp breakupno heavy compressionclassic rock-country crossover
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to capture Mick Taylor's vocal-like lead style. While not technically extreme, the nuance and feel are challenging for less experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (circa late 1950s, used by Mick Taylor on studio recording)
AmpAmpeg VT-22 combo amplifier
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1970 (Sticky Fingers sessions). Mick Taylor played the solo on a Les Paul Standard through an Ampeg VT-22. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo. No explicit pedal use confirmed for this track.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and vocal-likeslightly overdrivenclear note separationtouch-sensitive responsewarm midrange emphasisarticulate single-note linesnatural amp breakupno heavy compressionclassic rock-country crossover
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to capture Mick Taylor's vocal-like lead style. While not technically extreme, the nuance and feel are challenging for less experienced players.