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Solo Tone

Amber

311

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul Standard)

Amp Settings

gain3.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationMu-Tron Mu-Tron III Envelope Filter
delayIbanez Ibanez AD9 Analog Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 2001. Tim Mahoney is confirmed to use a Gibson Les Paul for clean tones in this era, and Mesa/Boogie Mark IV was his main studio amp for 'Amber'. No evidence of live substitutions for the clean solo section.

Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear cleanwarm and glassy highsliquid envelope filter sweepsmooth, percussive attacksubtle analog delay repeatstouch-sensitive responseslightly compressedstudio-polished claritydistinct envelope filter quackno audible overdrive

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate skill due to the need for expressive picking to trigger the envelope filter, precise timing for clean phrasing, and dynamic control to maintain clarity without overdrive.

Sources

Tim Mahoney: 311 Comes Full Circle - Premier GuitarTim Mahoney, 311 Guitarist Gear | EquipboardTim Mahoney’s Top Five Oddball Pedals - Premier GuitarGuitar Effect : r/311 - Reddit

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