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Solo Tone

The Sixteen Men of Tain

Allan Holdsworth

Guitarjazz2000s

Original Gear

GuitarCarvin HF1 Fatboy (semi-hollow, maple neck) with Roland GK synth pickup
AmpYamaha DG80-112 digital modeling amp with Celestion Vintage 30 speaker

Amp Settings

gain4.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000 era. Holdsworth used the Carvin Fatboy for the album 'The Sixteen Men of Tain' solo sections, running into a Yamaha DG80-112 amp. Effects processing included rack units (Rocktron Intellifex, ADA delay), and the Roland VG-8 processor was sometimes used for additional tonal shaping. The amp's 'Lead One' preset was used for solos. No evidence of pedalboard use; effects were rack-based or from amp/processor.

Tone Character(10)
liquid and smoothviolin-like sustainmidrange-forwardwarm and roundclear note separationsoft attack, minimal pick noiseslightly compressedsubtle digital ambienceno harsh treblesinging, expressive phrasing

Difficulty

This solo requires expert-level legato, phrasing, and harmonic knowledge, with rapid shifts between complex chords and fluid melodic lines that demand both technical mastery and deep musicality.

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