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Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-5
Pink Floyd
GuitarSoloDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Black Strat, 1969-1971, maple neck, stock single coils at time of WYWH recording)
AmpHiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1975)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6.5
gain4.5
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singing sustainsmooth and liquid leadrounded top endrich harmonic overtonesmild compressiontouch-sensitive dynamicsslightly saturated but not high-gainviolin-like phrasinglush ambient spaceclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of bending, vibrato, and sustain, as well as expressive phrasing and dynamic touch to achieve the signature Gilmour sound.
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