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Solo Tone
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Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1970s Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpScholz Rockman prototype (custom preamp, likely Marshall Plexi for power amp section)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1975-1976. Tom Scholz used a heavily modified signal chain with his own custom preamp (precursor to the Rockman), likely into a Marshall Plexi power amp section. The Les Paul was used for the solo section. Not live gear.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and violin-likeharmonically richtight and focused midscrystal-clear note separationlush stereo spreadslight compressionmodulated ambienceclassic 1970s arena rock leadaudible analog delay repeats
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of legato, bends, and vibrato, as well as tight timing for harmonized double-tracked lines. The phrasing and articulation demand a high level of precision.
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Original Gear
Guitar1970s Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpScholz Rockman prototype (custom preamp, likely Marshall Plexi for power amp section)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1975-1976. Tom Scholz used a heavily modified signal chain with his own custom preamp (precursor to the Rockman), likely into a Marshall Plexi power amp section. The Les Paul was used for the solo section. Not live gear.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and violin-likeharmonically richtight and focused midscrystal-clear note separationlush stereo spreadslight compressionmodulated ambienceclassic 1970s arena rock leadaudible analog delay repeats
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of legato, bends, and vibrato, as well as tight timing for harmonized double-tracked lines. The phrasing and articulation demand a high level of precision.