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Solo Tone
Just for Love
Electric Light Orchestra
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish)
AmpMarshall JMP 50-watt head (likely, based on era and ELO studio use)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979, album 'Discovery'. No direct evidence for pedals or exact amp, but ELO's Jeff Lynne and band were known to use Les Pauls and Marshalls in this era. No live/tour rig info included.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodicwarm midrangeslightly compressedmild breakupclear note separationtouch-sensitive responseclassic rock leadnot overly brightmoderate output
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and good control of sustain and vibrato, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish)
AmpMarshall JMP 50-watt head (likely, based on era and ELO studio use)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1979, album 'Discovery'. No direct evidence for pedals or exact amp, but ELO's Jeff Lynne and band were known to use Les Pauls and Marshalls in this era. No live/tour rig info included.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodicwarm midrangeslightly compressedmild breakupclear note separationtouch-sensitive responseclassic rock leadnot overly brightmoderate output
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and good control of sustain and vibrato, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.