Solo Tone

Cryin'

Aerosmith

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 90s, likely Burst or Custom Shop, as used by Joe Perry in studio)

AmpMarshall amplifier (likely JCM800 or JCM900, as used by Joe Perry in early 90s studio sessions)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely 490R/498T or similar, stock for early 90s Les Paul Standard)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

wahDunlop Wah pedal (model unknown, likely Dunlop Cry Baby)

Notes

Studio recording, 1992-1993 for 'Get a Grip' album. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and vocal-likemid-forward presenceclear note separationslightly compressedharmonic overtonestouch-sensitive responsenot overly saturatedclassic rock leadwarm with articulate highs

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of the wah pedal, expressive bending and vibrato, and fast legato runs, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

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