Solo Tone

Holy Diver

Dio

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1970s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (wine red, 'Holy Diver Les Paul')

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1982-1983. Vivian Campbell used his wine red Les Paul Deluxe with DiMarzio X2N pickups into a Marshall JCM800 for the Holy Diver album. Boss OD-1/SD-1 overdrive pedal used for solo boost. No evidence of modulation or delay pedals in studio; reverb likely from studio or amp room mic. All gear confirmed for studio, not live.

Tone Character(9)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationsinging sustaincutting upper midsarticulate pick attackminimal ambienceclassic Marshall crunchfocused lead presencecompressed, punchy solo tone

Difficulty

The solo features fast alternate picking, legato, and string bends at tempo, requiring advanced technique and control for clarity and sustain.

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Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1970s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (wine red, 'Holy Diver Les Paul')

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Tone Character(9)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationsinging sustaincutting upper midsarticulate pick attackminimal ambienceclassic Marshall crunchfocused lead presencecompressed, punchy solo tone

Difficulty

The solo features fast alternate picking, legato, and string bends at tempo, requiring advanced technique and control for clarity and sustain.

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