Riff Tone

Dream Warriors

Dokken

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Kamikaze (J. Frog custom, 'Mom' guitar, as seen in Dream Warriors video and era)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head (studio, 1987 era; Lynch's main amp for Under Lock and Key and Back for the Attack sessions)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Screamin' Demon humbucker (bridge), ESP single coil (neck/middle) (likely bridge humbucker for clean riff, but not confirmed for clean section)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. Guitar is the J. Frog/ESP 'Mom' custom, as seen in the Dream Warriors video. Pickup selection for clean section not explicitly documented; likely bridge humbucker or split coil. No direct evidence of pedals or effects for clean section; chorus is clearly audible in the clean riff. Settings estimated based on typical 1980s Marshall clean tones and genre. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and glassyshimmering chorus modulationtight and percussive attackclear note separationslightly scooped mids80s LA metal clean tonearticulate and presentnot brittle or harshmodulated spaciousnessstudio-polished clarity

Difficulty

The clean riff requires precise picking and muting to maintain clarity with chorus modulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.

Sources

Slash's Iconic Les Paul Guitar: A Deep Dive - Premier Guitar Interview: George Lynch - Premier Guitar George Lynch Warren DeMartini Jake E Lee- Your Favorite?....

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