Solo Tone

Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song) [Minus Bass Version]

Mr. Big

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez PGM100 (Paul Gilbert Signature, 1989-1991, likely used on Lean Into It sessions)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2210

PickupsDiMarzio PAF Pro (humbucker, neck and bridge positions)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveDOD DOD Overdrive Preamp 250

flangerA/DA A/DA Flanger

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1990-1991. Gear confirmed for Paul Gilbert on 'Lean Into It' era. No evidence of live/tour substitutions or alternate guitars for this solo. No evidence of additional amp models or alternate pickups for this song's solo section.

Tone Character(10)

screaming lead tonetight, articulate attacksinging sustainrazor-sharp pick attackfluid legato runshigh-gain saturationcrisp note separationaggressive harmonicscutting upper midsfast alternate picking clarity

Difficulty

This solo is considered expert-level due to its high speed, advanced picking and legato techniques, and the need for precise effect timing and control.

Sources

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