Solo Tone

Decode

Paramore

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster Elite

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head

PickupsFender Noiseless Single-Coil (assumed from Elite model, not explicitly confirmed for recording)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Gear is based on Josh Farro's known studio setup for the 'Riot!' and 'Decode' era (2008). No direct studio photo evidence for the exact solo section, but multiple sources confirm this amp and guitar as his main studio rig. Settings are estimated for studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate pick attackslightly scooped midsmodern alternative rock leadcrisp top endcontrolled feedbackclear note separationslight ambienceno audible modulation

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced picking technique, clean execution at high gain, and expressive phrasing with bends and vibrato, but does not involve extreme shred or complex timing.

Sources

Josh Farro, Paramore Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Feedback on the mixes of my cover of a paramore song - Reddit

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