Solo Tone

Dosed

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (early 1960s, likely 1962 Sunburst)

AmpMarshall Major (studio recording, 2002 era)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (vintage spec, stock 60s Strat)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

delayBoss Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Boss DD-2 or DD-3)

Notes

Studio recording for 'By the Way' album (2002). Frusciante is confirmed to have used his early 60s Strat and Marshall Major for most solos on this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

glassy and articulatewarm and smoothsinging sustainambient spaciousnessslightly compressedclear note separationtouch-sensitivechorus shimmerdelicate phrasingmelodic, lyrical soloing

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique due to its melodic layering, expressive bends, and timing, as well as managing effects for the signature sound.

Sources

John Frusciante Amp Settings: Marshall and Fender Tone Guide (RHCP)Amp setting for a John Frusciante sound? : r/RedHotChiliPeppers I'm new to electric guitars and I've been practicing Dosed by Red Hot ...

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