Solo Tone

After Midnight

Andy James

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarKiesel AJ2 (Andy James Signature, likely 2019-2020 spec)

AmpPeavey 6505+ (studio recording, high-gain channel engaged)

PickupsFishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (active, ceramic in bridge, alnico in neck)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2019-2020 era. Andy James is known for running guitar straight into amp for solos, rarely using pedals. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific solo. Settings and effects inferred from genre, era, and artist statements.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationsinging sustainclear note separationarticulate attackmodern metal leadminimal noiseprecise pick responsefluid legatocrisp high end

Difficulty

This solo requires expert-level technique due to its rapid tempo, advanced picking and legato passages, and the need for precise articulation and control at high gain.

Sources

Al Di Meola: The Mixer - Premier Guitar How to get that specific guitar tone for synthwave? - Reddit

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