Solo Tone

Carry On Wayward Son

Kansas

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-335 (natural finish, 1976 studio recording)

AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JMP or Super Lead, 1970s era)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely T-Top)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1976. Kerry Livgren played the solo on a Gibson ES-335. No direct evidence of pedals or specific amp model/settings for the studio session. No evidence of effects loop or rack gear. All gear listed is confirmed for the studio recording of the solo, not live or other songs.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and vocal-likewarm midrangearticulate note separationslightly compressed attackclear, present highsfluid legato passagesclassic 1970s rock solo soundmoderate breakuptouch-sensitive dynamics

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technique, including fast picking, expressive bends, and smooth legato, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Kerry Livgren Guitars Used In The 50 Best Guitar Solos

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