Solo Tone
Away From the Mire
Billy Strings
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarThompson Brazilian rosewood dreadnought
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (used for the distorted solo blend)
PickupsK&K Pure Mini (acoustic transducer, likely, as used by Billy Strings on this guitar for live and studio work)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionChase Bliss Chase Bliss Brothers Analog Gainstage
phaserChase Bliss Chase Bliss Wombtone Phaser
Notes
Studio recording, 2019. The solo is a blend of the direct acoustic signal and a distorted signal from the Thompson dreadnought run through a Chase Bliss Brothers pedal into a Fender Deluxe Reverb. No electric guitar was used; all effects are applied to the acoustic. Pedalboard and amp chain confirmed for this specific solo section.
Tone Character(10)
raunchy and electrifiedswirling phaser modulationdynamic and expressivegnarly, tube-driven crunchspacey, psychedelic overtonesblended acoustic and distorted texturesclear note articulation despite distortionorganic, harmonically rich sustainambient, swirling solo soundscapenot subtle, intentionally weird and experimental
Difficulty
This solo requires advanced flatpicking technique, control of dynamics and feedback on an acoustic guitar with heavy effects, and expressive phrasing through complex modulation and drive. The technical and expressive demands are very high.
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Original Gear
GuitarThompson Brazilian rosewood dreadnought
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (used for the distorted solo blend)
PickupsK&K Pure Mini (acoustic transducer, likely, as used by Billy Strings on this guitar for live and studio work)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionChase Bliss Chase Bliss Brothers Analog Gainstage
phaserChase Bliss Chase Bliss Wombtone Phaser
Notes
Studio recording, 2019. The solo is a blend of the direct acoustic signal and a distorted signal from the Thompson dreadnought run through a Chase Bliss Brothers pedal into a Fender Deluxe Reverb. No electric guitar was used; all effects are applied to the acoustic. Pedalboard and amp chain confirmed for this specific solo section.
Tone Character(10)
raunchy and electrifiedswirling phaser modulationdynamic and expressivegnarly, tube-driven crunchspacey, psychedelic overtonesblended acoustic and distorted texturesclear note articulation despite distortionorganic, harmonically rich sustainambient, swirling solo soundscapenot subtle, intentionally weird and experimental
Difficulty
This solo requires advanced flatpicking technique, control of dynamics and feedback on an acoustic guitar with heavy effects, and expressive phrasing through complex modulation and drive. The technical and expressive demands are very high.