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Solo Tone

End of the Beginning

Jason Becker

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarCarvin DC200
AmpMarshall JCM800 (possible Carvin X100B, see warnings)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1988. Gear confirmed by Jason Becker and Marty Friedman in interviews about the 'Perpetual Burn' and Cacophony era. Some sources mention Carvin amps, but Marshall JCM800 is most often cited for Becker's solo tones. No evidence of live-specific settings for this solo.

Tone Character(10)
crisp and crunchyexaggerated high-end EQsinging sustaintight and articulatehigh-gain saturationminimal reverbbright lead presencefocused midsclear note separationfluid legato and sweep picking clarity

Difficulty

This solo is considered expert level due to its high speed, advanced sweep picking, intricate legato, and demanding technical phrasing typical of Jason Becker's neo-classical metal style.

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