Solo Tone
(Don't Fear) The Reaper
Blue Öyster Cult
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1969 Gibson SG Standard with stock T-top humbuckers modified with Alembic Hot Rod Kit ceramic magnets
Amp1975 Music Man 410-65 combo (channel 2, input 1, Bright switch: Bright)
PickupsT-top humbuckers with Alembic Hot Rod Kit ceramic magnets (bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5
mid7.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Tape delay (studio effect, not pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, solo section, 1976. Guitar World confirms exact guitar and amp for the solo. Settings are for the studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatesinging sustainfull-bodiedsmooth and warmslightly compressedcrystal-clear note separationtouch-sensitivemelodic and hauntingsubtle slap-back echoarticulate lead lines
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing. The timing and articulation demand control for clarity and sustain, but there are no advanced shred or sweep techniques.
Sources
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Original Gear
Guitar1969 Gibson SG Standard with stock T-top humbuckers modified with Alembic Hot Rod Kit ceramic magnets
Amp1975 Music Man 410-65 combo (channel 2, input 1, Bright switch: Bright)
PickupsT-top humbuckers with Alembic Hot Rod Kit ceramic magnets (bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5
mid7.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Tape delay (studio effect, not pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, solo section, 1976. Guitar World confirms exact guitar and amp for the solo. Settings are for the studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatesinging sustainfull-bodiedsmooth and warmslightly compressedcrystal-clear note separationtouch-sensitivemelodic and hauntingsubtle slap-back echoarticulate lead lines
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing. The timing and articulation demand control for clarity and sustain, but there are no advanced shred or sweep techniques.
(Don't Fear) The Reaper settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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