Solo Tone

Cupid's Dead

EXTREME

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarWashburn N4 (early 1990s model, alder body, maple neck, ebony fretboard)

AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (likely modded, as per Nuno's typical studio rig of the era)

PickupsBill Lawrence L500XL (bridge), Seymour Duncan 59 (neck)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Overdrive/Distortion pedal (model unknown, likely used for solo boost)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, short slapback/ambience)

Notes

Studio recording, 1992 (recorded for Extreme's 'III Sides to Every Story'). No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. Nuno is known for using the N4 and Marshall Super Lead in this era for solos.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive and articulatesinging sustainbright and cuttingclear note separationdynamic phrasingharmonic overtonesfast attackcomplex rhythm and lead interplayslight room ambience

Difficulty

This solo is considered one of Nuno Bettencourt's most technically demanding, featuring rapid-fire picking, intricate tapping, and advanced rhythmic and melodic techniques that require expert-level skill.

Sources

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