Solo Tone

Bulls in the Bronx

Pierce the Veil

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarNylon-string classical guitar (exact model unknown, likely studio instrument)

AmpNone (direct mic or DI recording, no amp used for solo section)

PickupsPiezo or internal microphone (typical for studio classical guitar recording, model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2012. The solo section of 'Bulls in the Bronx' is performed on a nylon-string classical guitar, not electric. No amp or pedals are used for this part; it is a clean, direct acoustic tone. This is confirmed by listening to the isolated solo and by forum discussion referencing the 'acousticy' sound. No evidence of electric guitar, amp, or pedal use for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

warm and naturalpercussive attackbright but mellow highsintimate and dynamicfingerstyle clarityno distortion or overdriveacoustic resonancestudio clarityno amp colorationorganic and expressive

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced fingerstyle technique on a nylon-string guitar at a fast tempo, with complex rhythmic patterns and articulation, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

What instrument was used for the acousticy guitar solo in Bulls in the Bronx?Exclusive: Pierce the Veil Premiere and Discuss New Song, “Bulls in the Bronx,” and New Album, 'Collide With the Sky'

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