Solo Tone

Bathroom Light

Mt. Joy

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model not specified, but Strat-style confirmed from live and studio photos of Sam Cooper during this era)

AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe (most commonly used by Sam Cooper in studio/live for this era, per rig rundowns and pedalboard features)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock or similar, model not specified)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Soul Food

boostXotic Xotic EP Booster

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

phaserLightcycle Lightcycle Phasor II

delayUnknown RD-1 Pitch Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 2022 album release. Gear based on Premier Guitar rig rundown and pedalboard features from 2021-2022. No evidence of alternate guitar or amp for solo section; pedal use confirmed for solos.

Tone Character(10)

transparent and dynamicsinging sustainmid-gain crunchtouch-sensitive responsewarm yet articulatesubtle modulation swirlclear note separationslight delay ambiencenot overly compressedopen, expressive solo voice

Difficulty

The solo demands intermediate technique, expressive bends, and dynamic control, plus coordination with multiple effects for the signature tone.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Mt. Joy's Sam Cooper - Premier Guitar Pro Pedalboards 2021 - Premier Guitar

Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear

Create Free Account