Solo Tone

Dirty Diana

Michael Jackson

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Soloist

AmpLate '60s Marshall Plexi head into 1980s Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers

PickupsSeymour Duncan humbuckers (likely TB-4 JB in bridge, SH-2N Jazz in neck, per typical Jackson Soloist config of the era)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid7

treble7.5

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987/1988. Steve Stevens played the solo using his Jackson Soloist through his rack setup and a late '60s Marshall Plexi head, into a Marshall 4x12 cab with Vintage 30s. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainaggressive lead tonetight and articulate attackcutting upper midsrich harmonic overtonesfluid legato runspunchy pick attackcrisp note separationhigh-output bridge pickupclassic '80s rock lead sound

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced lead guitar techniques including fast picking, expressive bends, and smooth legato, demanding both technical proficiency and control over dynamics.

Sources

10 Things We Learned from Steve Stevens - Premier Guitar Two Notes Audio Engineering joins forces with Steve Stevens for ...

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