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Solo Tone
Rock Bottom
UFO
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (early 1970s, likely 1971 model)
AmpMarshall 50-watt Plexi stack
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1974. Confirmed by Michael Schenker in Guitar World interview for 'Strangers in the Night' era (same rig as studio). Wah pedal used for solo. No evidence of other pedals or effects. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato linesaggressive, biting lead toneBritish cruncharticulate and dynamiccutting upper midsclassic Marshall overdriveexpressive wah sweepstight, focused attacknot overly saturated
Difficulty
The solo is technically demanding due to its speed, length, and phrasing complexity, requiring advanced picking, legato, and expressive wah pedal use.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (early 1970s, likely 1971 model)
AmpMarshall 50-watt Plexi stack
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1974. Confirmed by Michael Schenker in Guitar World interview for 'Strangers in the Night' era (same rig as studio). Wah pedal used for solo. No evidence of other pedals or effects. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato linesaggressive, biting lead toneBritish cruncharticulate and dynamiccutting upper midsclassic Marshall overdriveexpressive wah sweepstight, focused attacknot overly saturated
Difficulty
The solo is technically demanding due to its speed, length, and phrasing complexity, requiring advanced picking, legato, and expressive wah pedal use.