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Solo Tone
Kickstart My Heart
Mötley Crüe
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (HH configuration, likely Charvel-style Superstrat as used by Mick Mars in late 1980s studio sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1989)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Dr. Feelgood' album, 1989. Gear based on period-correct interviews and studio photos. Settings and effects are for the solo section, not live or rhythm parts.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and compressedbright high-end biteample mids for solo claritytight and articulate leadsinging sustainaggressive attackcutting through the mixcranked Marshall crunchslightly scooped lowsstudio-level clarity
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced speed, control of expressive effects (wah), and precise articulation at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (HH configuration, likely Charvel-style Superstrat as used by Mick Mars in late 1980s studio sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1989)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Dr. Feelgood' album, 1989. Gear based on period-correct interviews and studio photos. Settings and effects are for the solo section, not live or rhythm parts.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and compressedbright high-end biteample mids for solo claritytight and articulate leadsinging sustainaggressive attackcutting through the mixcranked Marshall crunchslightly scooped lowsstudio-level clarity
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced speed, control of expressive effects (wah), and precise articulation at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.