Solo Tone
Change Comes Around
Harem Scarem
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarCaparison PLM-1 Pete Lesperance Signature Model
AmpMarshall rackmount preamp (likely 9000 series) into power amp and cab
PickupsCaparison PH-R (bridge humbucker), Caparison SH-27F (neck single coil)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Guitar and amp inferred from Equipboard and era; no direct studio documentation for this song, but Caparison PLM-1 and Marshall rackmount preamp are strongly associated with Pete Lesperance in this period. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainbright and articulatefluid legato runstight, focused attackpolished yet aggressivecrisp, soaring solosmelodic phrasingcutting presence in the mixharmonic overtonesrich, layered textures
Difficulty
The solo features fast legato passages, precise bends, and melodic phrasing requiring advanced control and technique, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarCaparison PLM-1 Pete Lesperance Signature Model
AmpMarshall rackmount preamp (likely 9000 series) into power amp and cab
PickupsCaparison PH-R (bridge humbucker), Caparison SH-27F (neck single coil)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Guitar and amp inferred from Equipboard and era; no direct studio documentation for this song, but Caparison PLM-1 and Marshall rackmount preamp are strongly associated with Pete Lesperance in this period. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainbright and articulatefluid legato runstight, focused attackpolished yet aggressivecrisp, soaring solosmelodic phrasingcutting presence in the mixharmonic overtonesrich, layered textures
Difficulty
The solo features fast legato passages, precise bends, and melodic phrasing requiring advanced control and technique, making it challenging for most intermediate players.