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Solo Tone
Lights Come On
Jason Aldean
Guitarcountry2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Singlecut (likely PRS S2 Singlecut or PRS SE 245, as used by Kurt Allison on Aldean studio recordings in this era)
AmpEVH 5150 III 50-watt head into Budda 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2015-2016 era. Gear confirmed for Aldean's band in this period; Kurt Allison played PRS Singlecut models through EVH 5150 III heads for studio and live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section of 'Lights Come On'.
Tone Character(10)
soaring and sustainedtight and articulatemodern high-gain claritycrisp pick attacksmooth legato phrasingcutting upper midscompressed and focusedpronounced attacksinging sustainpresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The solo requires clean, fast picking and smooth legato, with accurate bends and timing to match the delay repeats, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Singlecut (likely PRS S2 Singlecut or PRS SE 245, as used by Kurt Allison on Aldean studio recordings in this era)
AmpEVH 5150 III 50-watt head into Budda 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2015-2016 era. Gear confirmed for Aldean's band in this period; Kurt Allison played PRS Singlecut models through EVH 5150 III heads for studio and live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section of 'Lights Come On'.
Tone Character(10)
soaring and sustainedtight and articulatemodern high-gain claritycrisp pick attacksmooth legato phrasingcutting upper midscompressed and focusedpronounced attacksinging sustainpresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The solo requires clean, fast picking and smooth legato, with accurate bends and timing to match the delay repeats, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.