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Solo Tone
Side Walk (feat. Dave Weckl)
Chick Corea Elektric Band & Chick Corea
Guitarjazz1980s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha AES-FG Signature (Frank Gambale signature model, likely prototype or early production)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio standard for Gambale on Chick Corea Elektric Band recordings, late 1980s)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986-1987. Gear based on period-correct interviews and Gambale's own statements about Elektric Band sessions. No direct source for 'Side Walk' solo, but all evidence points to this setup for the album.
Tone Character(10)
liquid and smoothsinging sustainwarm, rounded highsclear midrangearticulate note separationslightly compressedtouch-sensitivefusion lead clarityedge-of-breakup overdrivenot harsh or brittle
Difficulty
The solo demands expert-level legato and sweep picking technique, rapid position shifts, and precise articulation at a fast tempo, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha AES-FG Signature (Frank Gambale signature model, likely prototype or early production)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio standard for Gambale on Chick Corea Elektric Band recordings, late 1980s)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1986-1987. Gear based on period-correct interviews and Gambale's own statements about Elektric Band sessions. No direct source for 'Side Walk' solo, but all evidence points to this setup for the album.
Tone Character(10)
liquid and smoothsinging sustainwarm, rounded highsclear midrangearticulate note separationslightly compressedtouch-sensitivefusion lead clarityedge-of-breakup overdrivenot harsh or brittle
Difficulty
The solo demands expert-level legato and sweep picking technique, rapid position shifts, and precise articulation at a fast tempo, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.