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Solo Tone

Alone

Heart

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Howard Leese in studio era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, as used by Howard Leese in 1980s Heart studio sessions)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, late 70s/early 80s)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. Gear inferred from era, artist interviews, and typical studio setups. No direct source confirms exact amp/guitar for this solo, but Howard Leese is known for Les Paul into Marshall for Heart's 80s hits. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and saturatedlush and ambientclear, articulate single noteslong melodic bendsrich harmonic overtonespowerful, vocal-like phrasingslight delay tail80s arena rock lead soundmedium attack with pick

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of bends and vibrato, with a focus on melodic phrasing and sustaining notes over a lush, ambient backing. The technical challenge is moderate, but expressive control and timing are essential.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Heart - Premier GuitarAlone by Heart Guitar Solo | The Gear Page

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