Solo Tone

3's & 7's

Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarMaton BB1200 JH

AmpOrange OR120 (studio, likely blended with Ampeg V-4 for mids and punch)

PickupsCustom-wound humbuckers (Maton BB1200 stock or similar high-output humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid7

treble6

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnivox Univox Super-Fuzz

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90 (or similar phaser)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Era Vulgaris' (2007). Josh Homme is known to layer amps and use the Maton BB1200 JH for this era. Settings and pedals are based on studio context, not live. Pedalboard details for this specific solo are not fully confirmed in sources, but fuzz and phaser are both cited as signature for QOTSA solos.

Tone Character(10)

thick and mid-heavyaggressive presencenatural compressionpronounced, chunky midssinging sustaintight, focused attackslightly fuzzy edgearticulate lead linescutting solo tonewarm but not muddy

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of fuzzed lead tone, fast picking, and articulation within a dense mix. While not technically virtuosic, the phrasing and tone control demand solid technique.

Sources

Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Josh Homme's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Gear Rundown: Josh Homme

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