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Van Halen
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man EVH Signature (1991, quilted maple top, Floyd Rose, D-Tuna)
AmpPeavey 5150 head (original block letter, 1991, likely with matching 4x12 cab)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Gear confirmed for 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo. No pedalboard evidence for this specific solo; effects inferred from audio and era.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid legato runsharmonic overtonestight low endbright and cutting highsarticulate pick attackhigh output humbucker claritypercussive palm mutingfluid tapping passagesthick, saturated lead tone
Difficulty
The solo features advanced legato, tapping, and phrasing at a fast tempo, requiring high technical skill and control over dynamics and articulation.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man EVH Signature (1991, quilted maple top, Floyd Rose, D-Tuna)
AmpPeavey 5150 head (original block letter, 1991, likely with matching 4x12 cab)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Gear confirmed for 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo. No pedalboard evidence for this specific solo; effects inferred from audio and era.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid legato runsharmonic overtonestight low endbright and cutting highsarticulate pick attackhigh output humbucker claritypercussive palm mutingfluid tapping passagesthick, saturated lead tone
Difficulty
The solo features advanced legato, tapping, and phrasing at a fast tempo, requiring high technical skill and control over dynamics and articulation.