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Solo Tone

Cowboy Song

Thin Lizzy

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 (plexi, 100W, likely with 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely original PAF-style or T-Top humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1976. Guitarists Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham both used Les Pauls into Marshall amps for the Jailbreak album. No evidence of pedals for the solo, just guitar into amp. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Thin Lizzy studio setup.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth, vocal-like phrasingclassic British crunchwarm and mid-forwardclear note separationtouch-sensitive dynamicsarticulate bends and vibratomoderate amp breakupharmonized lead linesnot swamped in overdrive

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced phrasing, tight harmonization, and expressive bends/vibrato, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Thin Lizzy – Jailbreak - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album[QUESTION] When looking at upgrading pickups, how do you ...

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