Solo Tone

Rebel Yell

Billy Idol

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarHamer Steve Stevens I

AmpMarshall 1971 JMP 100-watt (metal panel, non-plexi)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

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Notes

Studio recording, 1983. Steve Stevens confirmed in interview he used his '71 Marshall JMP for the original 'Rebel Yell' recording. Guitar is Hamer Steve Stevens I, as per period-correct pedalboard/guitar photos and interviews. Not live rig. No evidence of later Knaggs, Friedman, or Godin guitars/amps on this recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainharmonic feedbacktight, focused attackcutting lead tonerich upper midrangearticulate pick attackslightly compressedchorus shimmerfuzz-like saturationdistinct stereo width

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of fast picking, expressive vibrato, and harmonics at a high tempo, demanding both technical proficiency and dynamic control.

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Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarHamer Steve Stevens I

AmpMarshall 1971 JMP 100-watt (metal panel, non-plexi)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainharmonic feedbacktight, focused attackcutting lead tonerich upper midrangearticulate pick attackslightly compressedchorus shimmerfuzz-like saturationdistinct stereo width

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of fast picking, expressive vibrato, and harmonics at a high tempo, demanding both technical proficiency and dynamic control.

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Rebel Yell

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