Solo Tone

Clones

Ash

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Reissue VOS

AmpVox AC30 (likely, based on era and artist's typical studio amp usage)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely '57 Classic or similar)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Crybaby Wah

Notes

Studio recording, 2004 (Meltdown album). Gear confirmed for Tim Wheeler in this era; specific amp for 'Clones' not directly cited, but Gibson SG and Vox AC30 are widely documented as his main studio setup. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

gnarly and aggressivemid-heavy British crunchsinging sustainwah sweep articulationtight and focused attackmetallic edgesaturated solo soundslightly compressedarticulate pick attackharmonic overtones

Difficulty

The solo requires solid wah pedal technique, fast picking, and precise articulation to achieve the aggressive, singing tone. While not extremely technical, the combination of effects and phrasing puts it above intermediate difficulty.

Sources

Steal Their Sound: Tim Wheeler (Ash) | MusicRadar

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