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Solo Tone
Eyes Without a Face
Billy Idol
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarHamer SS Signature (Steve Stevens signature model, early prototype, likely with Floyd Rose)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983 for the 'Rebel Yell' album. Steve Stevens used his Hamer SS signature prototype with a Marshall JCM800 2203. Effects chain based on period-correct pedalboard photo and interviews. No evidence of live-specific gear for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainlush chorus shimmerclear note separationsmooth lead toneslight edge of breakupambient spaciousnessbright but not harshmodulated claritynot overly saturateddistinct attack
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, including expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, as well as control over sustain and timing with modulation and delay effects.
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Original Gear
GuitarHamer SS Signature (Steve Stevens signature model, early prototype, likely with Floyd Rose)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1983 for the 'Rebel Yell' album. Steve Stevens used his Hamer SS signature prototype with a Marshall JCM800 2203. Effects chain based on period-correct pedalboard photo and interviews. No evidence of live-specific gear for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainlush chorus shimmerclear note separationsmooth lead toneslight edge of breakupambient spaciousnessbright but not harshmodulated claritynot overly saturateddistinct attack
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, including expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, as well as control over sustain and timing with modulation and delay effects.