Solo Tone

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Philip Bailey & Phil Collins

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarRoland G-808 with Roland GR-300 guitar synth

AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely a Marshall or similar British amp typical for Stuermer in the 1980s studio context)

PickupsRoland G-808 stock humbuckers (likely DiMarzio Super Distortion or similar, as per era and model)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1984. Daryl Stuermer used the Roland G-808 with GR-300 synth for the solo on the original studio version. No explicit amp or pedal model is confirmed for the studio session; pedal/effect details are inferred from audio and era.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainbright and articulateslightly compressedsmooth upper midsclear note separationchorus shimmertight low endmoderate gainsynth-like overtones80s pop/rock lead

Difficulty

The solo features moderately fast runs, melodic phrasing, and requires good control of articulation and sustain, but does not involve extreme technical difficulty.

Sources

Genesis and Phil Collins guitarist Daryl Stuermer is selling guitars and other gear on Reverb Daryl Stuermer to Sell Genesis, Phil Collins Tour Gear

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