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Solo Tone
Dosed
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (early 1960s, likely 1962 Sunburst)
AmpMarshall Major (studio recording, 2002 era)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'By the Way' album (2002). Frusciante is confirmed to have used his early 60s Strat and Marshall Major for most solos on this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
glassy and articulatewarm and smoothsinging sustainambient spaciousnessslightly compressedclear note separationtouch-sensitivechorus shimmerdelicate phrasingmelodic, lyrical soloing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its melodic layering, expressive bends, and timing, as well as managing effects for the signature sound.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (early 1960s, likely 1962 Sunburst)
AmpMarshall Major (studio recording, 2002 era)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'By the Way' album (2002). Frusciante is confirmed to have used his early 60s Strat and Marshall Major for most solos on this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
glassy and articulatewarm and smoothsinging sustainambient spaciousnessslightly compressedclear note separationtouch-sensitivechorus shimmerdelicate phrasingmelodic, lyrical soloing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its melodic layering, expressive bends, and timing, as well as managing effects for the signature sound.