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Solo Tone
Peg
Steely Dan
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1970s Gibson ES-335
AmpRivera Rake Head (custom, Jay Graydon's personal amp for 'Peg' solo)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1977. Jay Graydon played the solo on 'Peg' using his Rivera Rake Head amp. Gear confirmed by multiple interviews and forum posts referencing the original amp used for the session. No evidence of live performance gear for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and compressedbright and articulatetight, focused midsstudio-polished clarityliquid legato linesfast attackdistinct note separationslightly overdrivenminimal noise
Difficulty
The 'Peg' solo is considered highly challenging due to its fast tempo, intricate phrasing, and demanding technical requirements, including precise picking, legato, and chromaticism.
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Original Gear
Guitar1970s Gibson ES-335
AmpRivera Rake Head (custom, Jay Graydon's personal amp for 'Peg' solo)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1977. Jay Graydon played the solo on 'Peg' using his Rivera Rake Head amp. Gear confirmed by multiple interviews and forum posts referencing the original amp used for the session. No evidence of live performance gear for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and compressedbright and articulatetight, focused midsstudio-polished clarityliquid legato linesfast attackdistinct note separationslightly overdrivenminimal noise
Difficulty
The 'Peg' solo is considered highly challenging due to its fast tempo, intricate phrasing, and demanding technical requirements, including precise picking, legato, and chromaticism.