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Solo Tone
Pawn Shop
Sublime
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarCustom Ibanez Talman
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources as used by Bradley Nowell on Sublime's self-titled album, including 'Pawn Shop'. No direct evidence of pedal use for the solo, but amp distortion is primary. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and vocal-likesmooth sustainmidrange-forwardtouch-sensitiveslightly compressedclear note separationorganic tube breakupdynamic and expressivenot overly saturatedsinging lead lines
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate phrasing skills, expressive bends, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarCustom Ibanez Talman
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources as used by Bradley Nowell on Sublime's self-titled album, including 'Pawn Shop'. No direct evidence of pedal use for the solo, but amp distortion is primary. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and vocal-likesmooth sustainmidrange-forwardtouch-sensitiveslightly compressedclear note separationorganic tube breakupdynamic and expressivenot overly saturatedsinging lead lines
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate phrasing skills, expressive bends, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.