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Starman (2012 Remaster)
David Bowie
GuitarSoloDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (1972, Mick Ronson's main guitar for Ziggy Stardust sessions)
AmpMarshall 100W Super Lead (Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, as used by Mick Ronson in studio)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain5.5
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singing sustainclassic British crunchmidrange-forward lead tonesmooth overdriveslightly compressed attackvocal-like phrasingarticulate single-note linestouch-sensitive dynamicswarm yet cuttingamp-driven breakup
Difficulty
The solo requires expressive phrasing, accurate bends, and dynamic control, but is not extremely fast or technically complex. The challenge lies in melodic articulation and sustaining notes with feel.
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