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Solo Tone
Faithfully
Journey
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely black, 1970s/early 80s era)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 (100W, late 70s/early 80s, likely modded for more gain)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983 for 'Frontiers' album. Neal Schon is known to have used a Les Paul Custom into a Marshall JMP for the 'Faithfully' solo. No evidence of live gear or later digital/modeling rigs for this recording. Effects are primarily from pedals, not amp.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodicrich harmonic overtoneslush stereo chorus effectclear note separationwarm yet articulatevocal-like phrasingexpressive bendsdelicate delay repeatsnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The solo requires control of bends and vibrato for vocal-like phrasing, as well as accurate timing to match the delay repeats and maintain melodic flow. While not technically extreme, it demands expressive playing and good tone control.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely black, 1970s/early 80s era)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 (100W, late 70s/early 80s, likely modded for more gain)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983 for 'Frontiers' album. Neal Schon is known to have used a Les Paul Custom into a Marshall JMP for the 'Faithfully' solo. No evidence of live gear or later digital/modeling rigs for this recording. Effects are primarily from pedals, not amp.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodicrich harmonic overtoneslush stereo chorus effectclear note separationwarm yet articulatevocal-like phrasingexpressive bendsdelicate delay repeatsnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The solo requires control of bends and vibrato for vocal-like phrasing, as well as accurate timing to match the delay repeats and maintain melodic flow. While not technically extreme, it demands expressive playing and good tone control.