Solo Tone

Call Me

Blondie

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s, used by Frank Infante on studio recording)

AmpMarshall amplifier (likely JMP or Super Lead, late 1970s studio model)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, late 1970s)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1979-1980. Frank Infante played the solo on 'Call Me' using a Gibson Les Paul into a Marshall amp, with minimal effects. Sources confirm this setup for the recording era and Infante's approach. No evidence of live/touring gear or later band members' rigs being used on the original studio track.

Tone Character(10)

bright and bitingclassic British crunchsinging sustainarticulate and clearslightly compressedtight midrangefocused attackminimal ambienceno modulationamp-driven overdrive

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique due to its brisk tempo, precise bends, and rhythmic articulation, but does not involve advanced shred techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Blondie guitarist Frank Infante sets the record straight on his riffs and solos | Guitar World

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