Solo Tone
Back for More
Ratt
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature, custom graphic, Floyd Rose tremolo, 1984-85 era)
AmpMarshall JCM 800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Back for More' solo, 1984. Warren DeMartini used his Charvel San Dimas with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge into a Marshall JCM 800 2203. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. Effects are subtle but present.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight, articulate attackharmonic-rich lead tonecrisp pick attackslight delay for solo depthsmooth, saturated distortioncutting upper midscontrolled feedbackpunchy, aggressive solo soundclassic 80s LA metal lead
Difficulty
The solo features fast, articulate picking, expressive vibrato and bends, and whammy bar techniques typical of 80s metal, requiring advanced control and speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature, custom graphic, Floyd Rose tremolo, 1984-85 era)
AmpMarshall JCM 800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Back for More' solo, 1984. Warren DeMartini used his Charvel San Dimas with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge into a Marshall JCM 800 2203. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. Effects are subtle but present.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight, articulate attackharmonic-rich lead tonecrisp pick attackslight delay for solo depthsmooth, saturated distortioncutting upper midscontrolled feedbackpunchy, aggressive solo soundclassic 80s LA metal lead
Difficulty
The solo features fast, articulate picking, expressive vibrato and bends, and whammy bar techniques typical of 80s metal, requiring advanced control and speed.
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