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Dead Flowers

The Rolling Stones

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (circa late 1950s, used by Mick Taylor on studio recording)

AmpAmpeg VT-22 combo amplifier

PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1970 (Sticky Fingers sessions). Mick Taylor played the solo on a Les Paul Standard through an Ampeg VT-22. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo. No explicit pedal use confirmed for this track.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and vocal-likeslightly overdrivenclear note separationtouch-sensitive responsewarm midrange emphasisarticulate single-note linesnatural amp breakupno heavy compressionclassic rock-country crossover

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to capture Mick Taylor's vocal-like lead style. While not technically extreme, the nuance and feel are challenging for less experienced players.

Sources

Mick Taylor | Equipboard The Rolling Stones Members, Gear & Sound I feel Mick Taylor gets too much credit (over Keith)

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Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (circa late 1950s, used by Mick Taylor on studio recording)

AmpAmpeg VT-22 combo amplifier

PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Sources

Mick Taylor | Equipboard The Rolling Stones Members, Gear & Sound I feel Mick Taylor gets too much credit (over Keith)

Notes

Studio recording, 1970 (Sticky Fingers sessions). Mick Taylor played the solo on a Les Paul Standard through an Ampeg VT-22. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo. No explicit pedal use confirmed for this track.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and vocal-likeslightly overdrivenclear note separationtouch-sensitive responsewarm midrange emphasisarticulate single-note linesnatural amp breakupno heavy compressionclassic rock-country crossover

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to capture Mick Taylor's vocal-like lead style. While not technically extreme, the nuance and feel are challenging for less experienced players.

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