Solo Tone
Bad
Michael Jackson
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarJames Tyler Studio Elite (custom, likely early 1980s model, used by Dann Huff)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, based on Dann Huff's studio work in the 1980s)
PickupsHSS configuration (likely Tyler single coils and humbucker, specifics unknown)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1987. Dann Huff played the solo on 'Bad' using a custom James Tyler guitar. No direct evidence of pedals or exact amp model/settings for this specific session, but era and genre suggest Marshall JCM800 or similar. No live/tour info included.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainbright and articulatetight, focused attackmedium gain overdriveclear note separationsmooth legato runsdynamic pick responseslightly compressedstudio-polished clarity
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique, including fast legato, wide interval jumps, and expressive bends, demanding both technical proficiency and dynamic control.
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Original Gear
GuitarJames Tyler Studio Elite (custom, likely early 1980s model, used by Dann Huff)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, based on Dann Huff's studio work in the 1980s)
PickupsHSS configuration (likely Tyler single coils and humbucker, specifics unknown)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1987. Dann Huff played the solo on 'Bad' using a custom James Tyler guitar. No direct evidence of pedals or exact amp model/settings for this specific session, but era and genre suggest Marshall JCM800 or similar. No live/tour info included.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainbright and articulatetight, focused attackmedium gain overdriveclear note separationsmooth legato runsdynamic pick responseslightly compressedstudio-polished clarity
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique, including fast legato, wide interval jumps, and expressive bends, demanding both technical proficiency and dynamic control.
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