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Mean Street
Van Halen
GuitarSoloDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFrankenstrat (homemade Strat-style, maple neck, single humbucker, Floyd Rose, 1979-1981 configuration)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (run through Variac at ~90V, possibly modded, no master volume)
Amp Settings
mid7.5
bass6
gain8
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explosive harmonicstight and percussivesinging sustainaggressive pick attackBritish crunchcomplex overtonescutting, articulate highsdynamic response to pickingwarm low-midsslightly scooped but present mids
Difficulty
The 'Mean Street' solo is considered expert level due to its speed, advanced tapping/slapping, complex phrasing, and the need for precise control of harmonics and effects.
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