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Solo Tone

Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)

Rage Against the Machine

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1982 Fender Telecaster (stock, black, with locking tremolo)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Live performance at the 2000 Democratic National Convention; Tom Morello's standard live rig for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song/solo. Whammy pedal is a signature effect for the solo. No evidence of additional effects or alternate amp channels for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedcutting upper midstight and percussive attackharmonically rich sustainminimal ambiencedynamic pick responsedistinctive whammy octave sweepscompressed and focusedbright and articulatepunchy, in-your-face lead

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced pedal coordination (simultaneous Whammy and Wah), fast picking, and precise timing to replicate Morello's signature sound. The technical challenge is increased by the need to control feedback and articulation at high gain.

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