Solo Tone

Dark Red

Steve Lacy

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSquier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster

AmpUnknown solid-state amp or direct recording (likely via iPhone GarageBand interface)

PickupsFender-style single-coil pickups (stock on Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster)

Amp Settings

gain2

bass5.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb4.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2017. Steve Lacy is known for recording guitar directly into his iPhone using GarageBand for his early solo work, including 'Dark Red'. The guitar on the cover and referenced in multiple sources is the Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster. No evidence of a specific amp model used for the studio version; likely direct input or solid-state amp emulation.

Tone Character(10)

bright and glassyclean and compressedslightly modulated (chorus)warm, rounded highsarticulate single notessubtle reverb ambiencedynamic and touch-sensitivestudio-polished clarityno audible overdrivesmooth, melodic phrasing

Difficulty

The solo is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques, but requires good control of dynamics, clean phrasing, and subtle use of bends and vibrato to match the studio tone.

Sources

Steve Lacy – Dark Red - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | Equipboard Steve Lacy | Equipboard How does Steve Lacy get his guitar tone? : r/stevelacy

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