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Solo Tone
I Love the Rain
Lenny Kravitz
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely American FSR Special Edition, Candy Red, as seen used by Kravitz on the '5' album sessions)
AmpLine 6 Flextone Plus 2x12" Combo Amplifier (used in studio for '5' album sessions, including 'I Love the Rain')
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1998 (album '5'). No direct evidence of live rig for this song. Gear confirmed for studio sessions by Equipboard and period photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaincrunchy overdriveclear note separationdynamic pick attackslightly compressedvintage-inspired drivearticulate lead linestouch-sensitive responsenot overly saturatedclassic rock solo tone
Difficulty
The solo requires solid control of bends, vibrato, and phrasing, with expressive dynamics and moderate technical challenge typical of classic rock solos.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely American FSR Special Edition, Candy Red, as seen used by Kravitz on the '5' album sessions)
AmpLine 6 Flextone Plus 2x12" Combo Amplifier (used in studio for '5' album sessions, including 'I Love the Rain')
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1998 (album '5'). No direct evidence of live rig for this song. Gear confirmed for studio sessions by Equipboard and period photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaincrunchy overdriveclear note separationdynamic pick attackslightly compressedvintage-inspired drivearticulate lead linestouch-sensitive responsenot overly saturatedclassic rock solo tone
Difficulty
The solo requires solid control of bends, vibrato, and phrasing, with expressive dynamics and moderate technical challenge typical of classic rock solos.