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Solo Tone
When the Children Cry
White Lion
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarWhite Lion Custom ESP Strat-style (Vito Bratta signature, HSS configuration, Floyd Rose)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 Head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1987-88)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Pride' album (1987-88); all gear and settings refer to the original studio solo, not live or covers. No evidence of additional preamp or distortion pedals in the studio chain; overdrive/distortion from amp. Effects are rack-based or studio post-processing.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth legato phrasingcrystal-clear note separationslightly compressed attackwarm, vocal-like lead tonetouch-sensitive dynamicsnot overly saturateddelicate delay repeatssubtle stereo spreadarticulate high end
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced legato and tapping technique, precise string skipping, and expressive vibrato, making it challenging for intermediate players but not at the extreme shredder level.
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Original Gear
GuitarWhite Lion Custom ESP Strat-style (Vito Bratta signature, HSS configuration, Floyd Rose)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 Head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1987-88)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Pride' album (1987-88); all gear and settings refer to the original studio solo, not live or covers. No evidence of additional preamp or distortion pedals in the studio chain; overdrive/distortion from amp. Effects are rack-based or studio post-processing.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth legato phrasingcrystal-clear note separationslightly compressed attackwarm, vocal-like lead tonetouch-sensitive dynamicsnot overly saturateddelicate delay repeatssubtle stereo spreadarticulate high end
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced legato and tapping technique, precise string skipping, and expressive vibrato, making it challenging for intermediate players but not at the extreme shredder level.