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GuitarSoloDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (White, 1970s)
AmpUnknown 1970s tube amp (model not confirmed; likely Marshall or Fender based on era/genre, but no direct evidence)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid7
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biting and funkyslightly overdriven with clear articulationtight and focused midrangepercussive attackwah-like filter sweep in solosinging sustainmoderate compressionbright but not harshclassic 1970s funk/rock lead sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its syncopated funk phrasing, expressive wah pedal use, and fast pentatonic licks with bends, but does not involve advanced shred or complex harmony.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (White, 1970s)
AmpUnknown 1970s tube amp (model not confirmed; likely Marshall or Fender based on era/genre, but no direct evidence)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid7
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Tone Character(9)
biting and funkyslightly overdriven with clear articulationtight and focused midrangepercussive attackwah-like filter sweep in solosinging sustainmoderate compressionbright but not harshclassic 1970s funk/rock lead sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its syncopated funk phrasing, expressive wah pedal use, and fast pentatonic licks with bends, but does not involve advanced shred or complex harmony.
GuitarSoloDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (White, 1970s)
AmpUnknown 1970s tube amp (model not confirmed; likely Marshall or Fender based on era/genre, but no direct evidence)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid7
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biting and funkyslightly overdriven with clear articulationtight and focused midrangepercussive attackwah-like filter sweep in solosinging sustainmoderate compressionbright but not harshclassic 1970s funk/rock lead sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its syncopated funk phrasing, expressive wah pedal use, and fast pentatonic licks with bends, but does not involve advanced shred or complex harmony.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Sign Up FreeGuitarSoloDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (White, 1970s)
AmpUnknown 1970s tube amp (model not confirmed; likely Marshall or Fender based on era/genre, but no direct evidence)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid7
Create a free account to see all tone details
Sign Up FreeThis tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Tone Character(9)
biting and funkyslightly overdriven with clear articulationtight and focused midrangepercussive attackwah-like filter sweep in solosinging sustainmoderate compressionbright but not harshclassic 1970s funk/rock lead sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its syncopated funk phrasing, expressive wah pedal use, and fast pentatonic licks with bends, but does not involve advanced shred or complex harmony.