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Solo Tone

Ace of Spades

Motörhead

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 or 2204 (possible early JCM800), likely Superbass II
PickupsSingle-coil pickups (Fender stock, late 1970s/early 1980s)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass4
mid6.5
treble8.5
reverb0
presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Ace of Spades' (1980). Guitarist: 'Fast' Eddie Clarke. Sources confirm Stratocaster and Marshall JMP, but do not specify pedals or effects for the solo. Settings are for studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)
biting midrangesharp, aggressive attackBritish crunchhigh-output, saturated lead tonetight and percussivearticulate single notesraw and uncompressedminimal low endbright and cuttingclassic Marshall overdrive

Difficulty

The solo requires fast picking, precise string skipping, and aggressive phrasing at a high tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Motörhead - Ace of Spades | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.comEddie Clarke's amp setting? : r/Guitar

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