Solo Tone
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Michael Jackson
Guitarother1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s, session guitar)
AmpVox amplifier (exact model not specified, likely AC30 or AC50 era-appropriate)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender stock single-coils, likely bridge or middle position)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1978-1979. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo. Session player likely David Williams. No evidence of pedals except compression; amp reverb and compression used in studio.
Tone Character(10)
bright and snappytight and percussiveclean and articulatecompressed attackminimal sustaincrisp transient responsefunky single-coil clarityslight room ambienceno audible distortionarticulate note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced funk rhythm technique, fast and accurate picking, and precise muting to maintain clarity and groove at a high tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s, session guitar)
AmpVox amplifier (exact model not specified, likely AC30 or AC50 era-appropriate)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender stock single-coils, likely bridge or middle position)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1978-1979. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo. Session player likely David Williams. No evidence of pedals except compression; amp reverb and compression used in studio.
Tone Character(10)
bright and snappytight and percussiveclean and articulatecompressed attackminimal sustaincrisp transient responsefunky single-coil clarityslight room ambienceno audible distortionarticulate note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced funk rhythm technique, fast and accurate picking, and precise muting to maintain clarity and groove at a high tempo.
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