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Solo Tone
Superstitious
Europe
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1979-1986, sunburst, as used by Kee Marcello in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1988)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Superstitious' (Europe, 1988). Kee Marcello is confirmed to have used a Fender Stratocaster and Marshall JCM800 for the Out of This World album. No evidence of other guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato runsbright, cutting lead tonetight and articulate attackharmonic overtones80s melodic hard rock solo soundslight compressionclear note separationrich upper midstouch of ambience
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique with fast legato and alternate picking, expressive bends, and precise timing to match delay repeats, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1979-1986, sunburst, as used by Kee Marcello in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1988)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Superstitious' (Europe, 1988). Kee Marcello is confirmed to have used a Fender Stratocaster and Marshall JCM800 for the Out of This World album. No evidence of other guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato runsbright, cutting lead tonetight and articulate attackharmonic overtones80s melodic hard rock solo soundslight compressionclear note separationrich upper midstouch of ambience
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique with fast legato and alternate picking, expressive bends, and precise timing to match delay repeats, making it challenging for most intermediate players.