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Solo Tone
Tearful Confession
Marty Friedman
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990s, likely with Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB bridge humbucker)
AmpEngl Savage 120 (studio, 1990s era, typical for Friedman's solo work)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996 (True Obsessions album). No direct source confirms exact gear for this solo, but Friedman's 1990s solo work is widely associated with Jackson Kelly KE1 and Engl Savage 120. No sources confirm live rig for this song.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainfluid legato runstight and articulate lead toneharmonic claritysmooth high-gain saturationexpressive vibratomelodic phrasing with clarityprecise note separationmodern metal lead sound
Difficulty
The solo features advanced legato, fast picking, expressive vibrato, and melodic phrasing, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990s, likely with Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB bridge humbucker)
AmpEngl Savage 120 (studio, 1990s era, typical for Friedman's solo work)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1996 (True Obsessions album). No direct source confirms exact gear for this solo, but Friedman's 1990s solo work is widely associated with Jackson Kelly KE1 and Engl Savage 120. No sources confirm live rig for this song.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainfluid legato runstight and articulate lead toneharmonic claritysmooth high-gain saturationexpressive vibratomelodic phrasing with clarityprecise note separationmodern metal lead sound
Difficulty
The solo features advanced legato, fast picking, expressive vibrato, and melodic phrasing, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.