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Solo Tone

Hold the Line

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Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1970s Gibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi, likely modded for more gain)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1978. Lukather has confirmed in interviews and forums that he used a Les Paul Custom into a Marshall amp for the 'Hold the Line' solo. Some sources mention a Keeley-modded Boss Super Overdrive for boost, but this is a modern recreation; original session likely used amp gain and possibly an overdrive pedal. Delay/reverb added in mix or via rack/console, but a short slapback delay is clearly audible in the solo.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainmidrange-focusedsmooth, saturated overdrivetight, percussive attackbright and articulateclear note separationslight slapback delayaggressive pick attackstrong presencestudio-polished lead tone

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technique including fast picking, expressive bends, and precise timing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

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