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Solo Tone
Here I Go Again (1987 Version / 2017 Remaster)
Whitesnake
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1980 Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMarshall JCM800 2204
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for the 1987 album; solo performed by Adrian Vandenberg, not John Sykes. Gear confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio solo. 1987 version/2017 remaster.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato linesaggressive yet melodic lead tonehair metal solo soundtight, focused midscutting upper midsharmonic overtonesrich sustainsmooth, saturated gainclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead guitar skills, including fast picking, expressive bends, and precise timing to match the delay repeats, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1980 Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMarshall JCM800 2204
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for the 1987 album; solo performed by Adrian Vandenberg, not John Sykes. Gear confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio solo. 1987 version/2017 remaster.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato linesaggressive yet melodic lead tonehair metal solo soundtight, focused midscutting upper midsharmonic overtonesrich sustainsmooth, saturated gainclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead guitar skills, including fast picking, expressive bends, and precise timing to match the delay repeats, making it challenging for most intermediate players.