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Solo Tone
When Lightning Strikes
Kiss
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson 1961 SG Reissue
AmpHughes & Kettner Tommy Thayer Signature Head + H&K Statesman combo + 1973 Marshall 50-watt (solo blend, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2009 (Sonic Boom album). For the solo, a vintage Ibanez Tube Screamer was used in front of the amps, and a small battery-powered Orange practice amp was also blended in for added 'ratty-ness' on the top end. All gear confirmed for studio use on this song/album; not live rig.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainclassic rock crunchslightly raw, biting top endtight, focused midsharmonic overtonesdynamic pick attackclear note separationvintage-inspired overdrivemoderate compressiontouch-sensitive response
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique, including fast picking, expressive bends, and dynamic control for classic rock phrasing, but does not reach shred-level complexity.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson 1961 SG Reissue
AmpHughes & Kettner Tommy Thayer Signature Head + H&K Statesman combo + 1973 Marshall 50-watt (solo blend, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2009 (Sonic Boom album). For the solo, a vintage Ibanez Tube Screamer was used in front of the amps, and a small battery-powered Orange practice amp was also blended in for added 'ratty-ness' on the top end. All gear confirmed for studio use on this song/album; not live rig.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainclassic rock crunchslightly raw, biting top endtight, focused midsharmonic overtonesdynamic pick attackclear note separationvintage-inspired overdrivemoderate compressiontouch-sensitive response
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique, including fast picking, expressive bends, and dynamic control for classic rock phrasing, but does not reach shred-level complexity.