Solo Tone

21 Guns

Green Day

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1950s Gibson Les Paul Black Beauty

AmpDivided by 13 FTR 37

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2008-2009 for '21st Century Breakdown'. Guitar confirmed from music video and Equipboard; amp confirmed from Equipboard and interviews for the album. No explicit pedalboard evidence for the solo section; signal chain likely guitar → amp with effects added as needed in studio.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainwarm and roundedpronounced midrangesmooth melodic leadclear note separationmoderate crunchslightly compressedarticulate and expressivenot overly brightdynamic response

Difficulty

The solo requires control of bends and vibrato for expressive phrasing, but does not involve fast runs or advanced techniques, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Green Day – 21st Century Breakdown - Gear & Equipment ...Billie Joe Armstrong is selling off a load of Green Day ...*GUITARISTS ATTENTION* How to get the Perfect Green ...

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