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Solo Tone
My God Is the Sun
Queens of the Stone Age
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Marauder
AmpAmpeg V-4 (1970s) and/or Peavey Series 260 Standard PA (studio blend likely, Ampeg V-4 primary for leads)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012-2013 for ...Like Clockwork album. Josh Homme is known to blend amps in the studio; the Marauder is confirmed for this era and album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section. Effects are based on pedalboard evidence and audible cues.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedpronounced midrange bitethick, sustaining fuzzslightly compressed attackaggressive, cutting presencegritty, raw edgeharmonic-rich sustainforward, in-your-face lead soundoctave/frequency doubling artifactsdistinct fuzz character (not smooth overdrive)
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its aggressive attack, fuzz control, and rhythmic phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex note runs.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Marauder
AmpAmpeg V-4 (1970s) and/or Peavey Series 260 Standard PA (studio blend likely, Ampeg V-4 primary for leads)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass7
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012-2013 for ...Like Clockwork album. Josh Homme is known to blend amps in the studio; the Marauder is confirmed for this era and album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section. Effects are based on pedalboard evidence and audible cues.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedpronounced midrange bitethick, sustaining fuzzslightly compressed attackaggressive, cutting presencegritty, raw edgeharmonic-rich sustainforward, in-your-face lead soundoctave/frequency doubling artifactsdistinct fuzz character (not smooth overdrive)
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its aggressive attack, fuzz control, and rhythmic phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex note runs.