Solo Tone

Breaking the Chains

Dokken

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarESP E-II Eclipse (early 1980s, bridge pickup)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsHumbucker (exact model unspecified, likely ESP stock or Seymour Duncan based on era)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostDallas Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster

delayMaestro Maestro Echoplex EP-2

Notes

Studio recording, 1982-1983 sessions for 'Breaking the Chains' album. Settings and gear confirmed for studio, not live. Guitar tuned to E♭ Standard. Some sources mention possible use of a Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster and Maestro Echoplex EP-2 for solo boost and preamp coloration.

Tone Character(10)

bright and mid-forwardaggressive attacksinging sustainarticulate lead tonenot overly saturatedclassic British crunchclear note separationtight and percussivetop end intactresponsive to picking dynamics

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced bending, fast picking, and dynamic control to achieve Lynch's signature aggressive yet articulate lead style.

Sources

Breaking the Chains Guitar Tone Settings — Dokken | ToneMirror Dokken – Breaking the Chains - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Learn 5 George Lynch licks that demonstrate why the Dokken shredder really is Mr Scary | Guitar World

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