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Solo Tone
When Doves Cry
Prince & The Revolution
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarPrince custom Hohner Madcat Telecaster
AmpPeavey Classic (exact model not confirmed, but Peavey Classic series is most cited for this era/recording)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Prince played all guitar parts on the original studio track. Gear details are based on studio-era sources and analysis of the solo section specifically.
Tone Character(10)
heavily distorted and saturatedscooped mids for 80s metal shred characterbright and cutting bridge pickup attackbrittle, synth-like lead soundoctave-down effect for unique timbretight and percussiveminimal reverb, dry and upfrontsinging sustainarticulate note definitionaggressive pick attack
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced technique due to its speed, phrasing, and the need to control multiple effects for the signature sound. The phrasing and rhythmic complexity, combined with the synth-like octave effect, make it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPrince custom Hohner Madcat Telecaster
AmpPeavey Classic (exact model not confirmed, but Peavey Classic series is most cited for this era/recording)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Prince played all guitar parts on the original studio track. Gear details are based on studio-era sources and analysis of the solo section specifically.
Tone Character(10)
heavily distorted and saturatedscooped mids for 80s metal shred characterbright and cutting bridge pickup attackbrittle, synth-like lead soundoctave-down effect for unique timbretight and percussiveminimal reverb, dry and upfrontsinging sustainarticulate note definitionaggressive pick attack
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced technique due to its speed, phrasing, and the need to control multiple effects for the signature sound. The phrasing and rhythmic complexity, combined with the synth-like octave effect, make it challenging for most players.