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Solo Tone
Room 335
Larry Carlton
Guitarjazz1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1969 Gibson ES-335
AmpFender Tweed Deluxe 5E3
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1977, solo section of 'Room 335'. No evidence of pedals or rack effects used on the original studio solo. All overdrive from amp. Guitar on bridge pickup with tone control rolled down.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfat and roundsweet, singing distortionedge-of-breakuptouch-sensitiveopen, dynamic responsewarm and smoothnot compressedtight with the 335not so driven that it’s not musical
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technical skill due to its fast tempo, intricate phrasing, and sophisticated harmonic content. Mastery of legato, hybrid picking, and dynamic nuance is essential.
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Original Gear
Guitar1969 Gibson ES-335
AmpFender Tweed Deluxe 5E3
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1977, solo section of 'Room 335'. No evidence of pedals or rack effects used on the original studio solo. All overdrive from amp. Guitar on bridge pickup with tone control rolled down.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfat and roundsweet, singing distortionedge-of-breakuptouch-sensitiveopen, dynamic responsewarm and smoothnot compressedtight with the 335not so driven that it’s not musical
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technical skill due to its fast tempo, intricate phrasing, and sophisticated harmonic content. Mastery of legato, hybrid picking, and dynamic nuance is essential.