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Solo Tone
Mr. Blue Sky
Electric Light Orchestra
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 (likely 1970s model, as referenced by Jeff Lynne in interviews)
AmpUnknown British tube amp (likely Vox AC30 or Marshall, but not confirmed for this session)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1977. No direct evidence of pedals or amp model for the solo section. Jeff Lynne mentions a 'really nice 335' as a favorite in interviews, but does not specify for this track. No live rig info is relevant for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
creamy and smoothsinging sustainslightly compressedwarm midrangearticulate and melodicnot overly distortedclassic 70s lead soundrounded highssubtle amp reverbsynth-like quality
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate phrasing, smooth legato, and expressive vibrato to achieve the signature melodic and synth-like tone, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 (likely 1970s model, as referenced by Jeff Lynne in interviews)
AmpUnknown British tube amp (likely Vox AC30 or Marshall, but not confirmed for this session)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1977. No direct evidence of pedals or amp model for the solo section. Jeff Lynne mentions a 'really nice 335' as a favorite in interviews, but does not specify for this track. No live rig info is relevant for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
creamy and smoothsinging sustainslightly compressedwarm midrangearticulate and melodicnot overly distortedclassic 70s lead soundrounded highssubtle amp reverbsynth-like quality
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate phrasing, smooth legato, and expressive vibrato to achieve the signature melodic and synth-like tone, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.