Solo Tone

Belvedere

Intervals

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez AZ Prestige (likely AZ224F or similar, HSS or HH configuration, used by Aaron Marshall in 2017-2018 studio sessions)

AmpVictory V30 The Countess (studio amp used by Aaron Marshall on 'The Way Forward' era, 2017-2018)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Hyperion humbuckers (bridge and neck), stock on Ibanez AZ Prestige

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2017-2018. Gear inferred from Aaron Marshall's known studio rig for 'The Way Forward' album, which includes 'Belvedere'. No explicit source confirms the exact pickup position or pedal models for this solo, but the Ibanez AZ with Hyperion pickups and Victory V30 amp are documented for this era.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid legato phrasingarticulate note separationtight low endsmooth upper midsmodern progressive claritydynamic solo phrasingcrystal clear high notestouch-sensitive responsefull-bodied lead tone

Difficulty

The solo in 'Belvedere' is highly technical, requiring advanced legato, hybrid picking, and rhythmic precision, making it challenging even for experienced guitarists.

Sources

Intervals' Aaron Marshall takes a deep dive into his guitar-playing philosophy, and talks tones, tempos, modes and his favorite guitar instrumentals | Guitar World

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