Solo Tone
Down Boys
Warrant
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarKramer Baretta (likely, as used by Mike Slamer for Warrant solos in 1988 studio sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (likely, as used on many late-80s LA glam metal recordings and by Mike Slamer in session work)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, typical for Baretta and era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Mike Slamer played most Warrant debut album solos, including 'Down Boys'. No direct source confirms exact gear, but Kramer Baretta with JB and Marshall JCM800 is widely accepted for this era and genre. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and articulate lead linescrisp attacksmooth legato runsharmonic overtonescutting upper midsfluid bendsmoderate amp reverbhigh-output humbucker clarityslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead technique, including fast picking, smooth legato, and expressive bends, all at a brisk tempo with tight timing to match the delay repeats.
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Original Gear
GuitarKramer Baretta (likely, as used by Mike Slamer for Warrant solos in 1988 studio sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (likely, as used on many late-80s LA glam metal recordings and by Mike Slamer in session work)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, typical for Baretta and era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Mike Slamer played most Warrant debut album solos, including 'Down Boys'. No direct source confirms exact gear, but Kramer Baretta with JB and Marshall JCM800 is widely accepted for this era and genre. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and articulate lead linescrisp attacksmooth legato runsharmonic overtonescutting upper midsfluid bendsmoderate amp reverbhigh-output humbucker clarityslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead technique, including fast picking, smooth legato, and expressive bends, all at a brisk tempo with tight timing to match the delay repeats.
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