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Solo Tone

Avon

Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarOvation Ultra GP
AmpAmpeg VT-40
PickupsHumbucker (Ovation OEM, high output)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6
reverb0
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown, cocked wah setting)

Notes

Studio recording, 1998 (self-titled debut album). Josh Homme used the Ovation Ultra GP with stock humbuckers into an Ampeg VT-40 for the Avon solo. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this section.

Tone Character(10)
mid-heavy, thick distortiontight, percussive attackpronounced, chunky midsslightly muffled, warm characterdynamic, touch-sensitive responsebridge pickup biteamp-driven breakupnot overly brightno scooped midsfocused, aggressive solo presence

Difficulty

The solo requires control over a cocked wah for nasal midrange, dynamic picking for articulation, and the ability to keep clarity with a thick, crunchy amp tone.

Sources

Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar ChalkQueens of the Stone Age Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirrorQueens Of The Stone Age - Avon (Tab) - Ultimate-Guitar.ComQueens of the Stone Age Members, Gear & Sound | EquipboardTrying to get that early qotsa guitar tone! - Reddit

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