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Solo Tone
So Goes the Story
Eddie Hazel
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, likely black finish)
AmpMarshall full stack (likely Super Lead or Major, 8x12 cabinet, early 1970s)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1974 (album: Game, Dames and Guitar Thangs). Gear inferred from period interviews, George Clinton quotes, and period photos. No direct evidence for alternate guitars/amps on this track.
Tone Character(10)
fuzz-laden sustainwah-inflected expressivenesswarm and mid-focusedsinging, vocal-like phrasingtouch-sensitive dynamicsclassic rock/funk fusionslightly compressed attacktape echo ambiencenot ultra-high gain, but saturatedorganic, vintage character
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of wah and fuzz, expressive phrasing, and dynamic touch, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, likely black finish)
AmpMarshall full stack (likely Super Lead or Major, 8x12 cabinet, early 1970s)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1974 (album: Game, Dames and Guitar Thangs). Gear inferred from period interviews, George Clinton quotes, and period photos. No direct evidence for alternate guitars/amps on this track.
Tone Character(10)
fuzz-laden sustainwah-inflected expressivenesswarm and mid-focusedsinging, vocal-like phrasingtouch-sensitive dynamicsclassic rock/funk fusionslightly compressed attacktape echo ambiencenot ultra-high gain, but saturatedorganic, vintage character
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of wah and fuzz, expressive phrasing, and dynamic touch, making it challenging for most intermediate players.