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Solo Tone
The Tourist
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Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 90s American Standard or Plus, as used by Jonny Greenwood on OK Computer)
AmpVox AC30 (1990s reissue, as used in studio for OK Computer)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997, OK Computer sessions. Gear confirmed for album era but not for live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
glassy and chimeyslightly overdriven with edge-of-breakup claritydynamic and touch-sensitiveambient with subtle modulationopen and airy highsclear note separationsustain with gentle breakupexpressive and articulatetremolo pulse adds movementnot compressed or saturated
Difficulty
The solo is moderately challenging due to its expressive phrasing, use of tremolo modulation, and the need for dynamic touch and control over subtle overdrive textures.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 90s American Standard or Plus, as used by Jonny Greenwood on OK Computer)
AmpVox AC30 (1990s reissue, as used in studio for OK Computer)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997, OK Computer sessions. Gear confirmed for album era but not for live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
glassy and chimeyslightly overdriven with edge-of-breakup claritydynamic and touch-sensitiveambient with subtle modulationopen and airy highsclear note separationsustain with gentle breakupexpressive and articulatetremolo pulse adds movementnot compressed or saturated
Difficulty
The solo is moderately challenging due to its expressive phrasing, use of tremolo modulation, and the need for dynamic touch and control over subtle overdrive textures.