Solo Tone

Barracuda

Heart

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1966 Fender Telecaster

AmpFender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock 1966)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

flangerPhoenix Systems / ToadWorks Custom-built Flanger (Phoenix Systems P-1220 circuit, later ToadWorks Barracuda)

Notes

Studio recording, 1977. Solo section performed by Howard Leese. Gear confirmed for studio recording of 'Barracuda' solo; not live rig.

Tone Character(10)

jet-like analog flanger sweepbright and articulate attackharmonic-rich sustaintight and percussiveaggressive upper-midrangeslightly compressedcutting solo presenceclear note separationcrunchy overdrivemodulated, swirling solo texture

Difficulty

The solo requires fast, articulate picking, precise timing to match the flanger sweep, and accurate intonation for harmonics, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Howard Leese | Equipboard Roger Fisher Barracuda Flanger : r/guitarpedals

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