Solo Tone
Cum On Feel the Noize
Quiet Riot
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarWashburn A10
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsWashburn humbuckers (likely stock, high-output, ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayMXR MXR 1500 Digital Delay
Notes
Studio recording, 1983. Guitar and amp confirmed via music video and multiple sources. No evidence of other guitars used for this solo section. Effects chain includes MXR 1500 Digital Delay for slapback in solo. No evidence of additional pedals or amp effects beyond delay.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive British crunchsinging sustaintight palm-muted chugscutting lead tonearticulate pick attackslapback delay in solohigh-output humbucker punchloud, saturated solo soundclassic 80s metal lead tone
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique, including fast picking, accurate bends, and maintaining clarity with delay. The tempo and articulation demand solid control but do not reach shred-level complexity.
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Original Gear
GuitarWashburn A10
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsWashburn humbuckers (likely stock, high-output, ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayMXR MXR 1500 Digital Delay
Notes
Studio recording, 1983. Guitar and amp confirmed via music video and multiple sources. No evidence of other guitars used for this solo section. Effects chain includes MXR 1500 Digital Delay for slapback in solo. No evidence of additional pedals or amp effects beyond delay.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive British crunchsinging sustaintight palm-muted chugscutting lead tonearticulate pick attackslapback delay in solohigh-output humbucker punchloud, saturated solo soundclassic 80s metal lead tone
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique, including fast picking, accurate bends, and maintaining clarity with delay. The tempo and articulation demand solid control but do not reach shred-level complexity.
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