Solo Tone
don't you ever leave me
Hanoi Rocks
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head) into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock SG Standard, likely late 70s/early 80s)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984, 'Don't You Ever Leave Me' solo section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions or alternate guitars for the solo. No evidence of additional amp models or cabs used for this section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainaggressive lead toneBritish crunchrich harmonic overtonestight and articulate attackcutting upper midsclassic 80s hard rock solo soundfull-bodied distortionslightly scooped low-midsclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced lead technique, including fast runs, expressive bends, and precise timing, but does not involve extreme shred or complex tapping.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head) into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock SG Standard, likely late 70s/early 80s)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984, 'Don't You Ever Leave Me' solo section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions or alternate guitars for the solo. No evidence of additional amp models or cabs used for this section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainaggressive lead toneBritish crunchrich harmonic overtonestight and articulate attackcutting upper midsclassic 80s hard rock solo soundfull-bodied distortionslightly scooped low-midsclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced lead technique, including fast runs, expressive bends, and precise timing, but does not involve extreme shred or complex tapping.
don't you ever leave me settings for your amp
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