Solo Tone

DON'T WANNA SLEEP

Måneskin

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSquier Stratocaster (MIJ, red, likely 1980s-90s, used by Thomas Raggi as main guitar for Måneskin solos)

AmpMarshall JCM800 Head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet (studio recording, 2023)

PickupsFender single-coil (stock Squier MIJ Strat pickups, likely ceramic or alnico V, single-coil type)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveKlon Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely TC Electronic Flashback or EHX Deluxe Memory Man)

Notes

Studio recording for 'DON'T WANNA SLEEP' (2023). Thomas Raggi is known to use his MIJ Squier Stratocaster for solos, paired with a Marshall JCM800 and 1960A cabinet. Pedalboard includes Klon Centaur, Boss DS-1, and delay. Settings and effects are inferred from studio context and confirmed pedalboard photos. No evidence of live-specific gear for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainaggressive pick attackarticulate single-note claritycrisp and present top endpunchy midrangemodern rock solo sounddynamic responseslight delay ambiencefocused, cutting presence

Difficulty

The solo features fast alternate picking, expressive bends, and requires tight timing to sync with delay repeats. While not extremely technical, it demands control and articulation for a modern rock lead.