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Solo Tone
I Don't Live Here Anymore
The War on Drugs
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335
AmpHiwatt Custom 100
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2021. The ES-335 is specifically noted for lead/solo tones in The War on Drugs' studio arsenal. Hiwatt Custom 100 confirmed as a main studio amp for this era. JC-120 was used for some layers, but Hiwatt is primary for solo. Fuzz and analog delay are key for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedambient and spaciouswarm midrangesinging sustainslightly blown outnot overly brightthick overdrivemodulation shimmerreverb-heavy layersanalog delay trails
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, expressive phrasing, and careful control of fuzz and delay to maintain note definition and timing. The ambient effects and sustain add complexity, but the solo is not technically fast or highly intricate.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335
AmpHiwatt Custom 100
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2021. The ES-335 is specifically noted for lead/solo tones in The War on Drugs' studio arsenal. Hiwatt Custom 100 confirmed as a main studio amp for this era. JC-120 was used for some layers, but Hiwatt is primary for solo. Fuzz and analog delay are key for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedambient and spaciouswarm midrangesinging sustainslightly blown outnot overly brightthick overdrivemodulation shimmerreverb-heavy layersanalog delay trails
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, expressive phrasing, and careful control of fuzz and delay to maintain note definition and timing. The ambient effects and sustain add complexity, but the solo is not technically fast or highly intricate.