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Solo Tone

Is This Love (2017 Remaster)

Whitesnake

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes' main studio guitar for Whitesnake 1987 album)
AmpMesa/Boogie Coliseum head (Mark III preamp) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1986-1987. John Sykes recorded all guitar parts for the album, including the solo on 'Is This Love.' No evidence of live or alternate gear for this solo. Effects were primarily rack-based, with chorus and delay likely in the effects loop. No evidence of Peavey Vandenberg or Steve Vai on this track.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and smooth lead tonelush chorus shimmercrystal-clear note separationfat and polishedhigh output humbucker bitemelodic phrasing with sustainwide stereo image (chorus/delay)touch-sensitive attackpolished 80s studio sheen

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of legato, vibrato, and phrasing, as well as the ability to execute melodic lines with sustain and clarity at a moderate tempo.

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