Solo Tone
Dream Warriors
Dokken
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarJ. Frog 'Bones' custom guitar (ESP sticker applied for video, but J. Frog build)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head
PickupsSeymour Duncan Screamin' Demon humbucker (bridge position, custom for George Lynch)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer
eqBoss BOSS GE-7 Equalizer
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1986-1987. Gear confirmed for solo section: J. Frog 'Bones' guitar with Seymour Duncan Screamin' Demon (bridge), Marshall JCM800 2203. Boosted with Ibanez TS-808 and BOSS GE-7 EQ. Pedals and amp settings reflect studio use, not live. Effects inferred from both sources and audio.
Tone Character(10)
tight, saturated lead tonesinging sustainaggressive pick attackharmonic overtonesfluid legato runsmidrange-forward solo boostcrisp articulationslight room ambiencepunchy, focused highscontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The solo features rapid alternate picking, fluid legato, expressive vibrato, and advanced phrasing, requiring both technical proficiency and control over dynamics and feedback.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarJ. Frog 'Bones' custom guitar (ESP sticker applied for video, but J. Frog build)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head
PickupsSeymour Duncan Screamin' Demon humbucker (bridge position, custom for George Lynch)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer
eqBoss BOSS GE-7 Equalizer
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1986-1987. Gear confirmed for solo section: J. Frog 'Bones' guitar with Seymour Duncan Screamin' Demon (bridge), Marshall JCM800 2203. Boosted with Ibanez TS-808 and BOSS GE-7 EQ. Pedals and amp settings reflect studio use, not live. Effects inferred from both sources and audio.
Tone Character(10)
tight, saturated lead tonesinging sustainaggressive pick attackharmonic overtonesfluid legato runsmidrange-forward solo boostcrisp articulationslight room ambiencepunchy, focused highscontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The solo features rapid alternate picking, fluid legato, expressive vibrato, and advanced phrasing, requiring both technical proficiency and control over dynamics and feedback.
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