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Solo Tone
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Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarDean Z (custom-made, Eliminator era)
AmpMarshall JCM 800 (studio, Eliminator era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983 Eliminator album. Guitar and amp confirmed for Eliminator sessions. No evidence of live rig or other guitars/amps for this solo. Pedals and effects inferred from audio and forum discussions.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainprocessed 80s lead toneharmonized stereo effecttight and focused midrangecrunchy, saturated overdriveclear note separationslight analog delay repeatswet, spatial solo sounddistinct pitch-shifted doublingsmooth, compressed attack
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate lead technique, expressive bends, and careful timing to blend with the processed effects, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarDean Z (custom-made, Eliminator era)
AmpMarshall JCM 800 (studio, Eliminator era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1983 Eliminator album. Guitar and amp confirmed for Eliminator sessions. No evidence of live rig or other guitars/amps for this solo. Pedals and effects inferred from audio and forum discussions.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainprocessed 80s lead toneharmonized stereo effecttight and focused midrangecrunchy, saturated overdriveclear note separationslight analog delay repeatswet, spatial solo sounddistinct pitch-shifted doublingsmooth, compressed attack
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate lead technique, expressive bends, and careful timing to blend with the processed effects, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.