Solo Tone

Blackbird

Alter Bridge

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mark Tremonti Signature

AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (lead channel) + Bogner Ecstasy (for leads)

PickupsPRS Tremonti Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb4.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationFulltone Fulltone DejáVibe

Notes

Studio recording, 2007. Mark Tremonti used his PRS signature guitar with PRS Tremonti humbuckers. For the solo, the lead was tracked with a Bogner Ecstasy (per MusicRadar), while rhythm tracks used the Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier. Effects include a Fulltone DejáVibe for the Uni-Vibe style modulation. Settings are for the studio version.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainrich harmonic overtonesfluid legato runstight low endarticulate pick attacksoaring lead tonemodulated solo effectpresent upper midsclear note separationdynamic response

Difficulty

The solo is considered one of the greatest modern rock solos, requiring advanced technical skill, speed, and expressive phrasing, with demanding legato, alternate picking, and dynamic control throughout.

Sources

Alter Bridge - Blackbird | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Tremonti & Kennedy: Top 5 Amps & Pedals Revealed - Premier Guitar "Once we had it all arranged...": the story of the landmark Alter Bridge song that won them a greatest guitar solo award | MusicRadar Guitar patch for Blackbird : r/alterbridge

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