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Solo Tone
The Pretender
Foo Fighters
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Trini Lopez (semi-hollow, as used by Dave Grohl in studio for Foo Fighters 'The Pretender')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007. Dave Grohl is known to use the Trini Lopez with the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for distorted tones on 'The Pretender'. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section. All gain/distortion comes from the amp, not pedals.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmidrange-forwardtight and punchyarticulate pick attackclear note separationslightly boosted treble for clarityminimal ambienceaggressive and powerfulhigh output, compressednot muddy
Difficulty
The solo requires tight rhythm, fast picking, and control of articulation to avoid muddiness in a high-gain context, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex phrasing.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Trini Lopez (semi-hollow, as used by Dave Grohl in studio for Foo Fighters 'The Pretender')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass4.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2007. Dave Grohl is known to use the Trini Lopez with the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for distorted tones on 'The Pretender'. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section. All gain/distortion comes from the amp, not pedals.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmidrange-forwardtight and punchyarticulate pick attackclear note separationslightly boosted treble for clarityminimal ambienceaggressive and powerfulhigh output, compressednot muddy
Difficulty
The solo requires tight rhythm, fast picking, and control of articulation to avoid muddiness in a high-gain context, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex phrasing.