Solo Tone

Crazy On You

Heart

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1974 Gibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMarshall 4140 Club & Country 2x12 combo (Channel 2 High input) and Hiwatt DR105 head with Hiwatt 4x12 cab (stereo setup, both miked in studio)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top, stock 1970s Les Paul)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR Distortion +

Notes

Studio recording, 1975/1976 for 'Dreamboat Annie'. Gear confirmed for the solo section by Guitar World and period-correct interviews. Not live rig. Four amps (2 Marshall, 2 Hiwatt) were used in stereo for the solo. Pedals and settings are from studio session, not modern live shows.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainBritish cruncharticulate lead linesclear note separationvintage humbucker warmthdynamic attacktouch-sensitive responseslightly compressedclassic rock leadopen, airy top end

Difficulty

The solo features fast, articulate runs with challenging picking and phrasing, requiring advanced control and accuracy, making it difficult for most intermediate players.

Sources

Tonal Recall: The Secrets Behind the Extraordinary ...Dreamboat Annie - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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