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Solo Tone

Shades of Cool

Lana Del Rey

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown semi-hollow or hollowbody electric (likely vintage, possibly Harmony or Silvertone, as Dan Auerbach is known for these in this era, but not confirmed for this track)
AmpUnknown tube combo amp (likely vintage Fender or similar clean amp, but not confirmed for this track)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2014. No direct evidence of exact guitar or amp model used on 'Shades of Cool' solo; Dan Auerbach produced and likely played the solo, but no official rig rundown or session notes specify the gear for this track. All gear is inferred from Auerbach's typical studio choices in this era, but not confirmed for this song.

Tone Character(10)
lush and ambientsmooth and glassydeep, immersive reverbswirling modulationclear note separationdreamy and etherealno audible breakupwarm, rounded lowswide stereo imageslow attack and decay

Difficulty

The solo is intermediate due to its expressive phrasing, use of effects, and need for dynamic control, but does not require advanced speed or complex techniques.

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