Solo Tone

Elektric City (feat. Dave Weckl & John Patitucci)

Chick Corea Elektric Band & Chick Corea

Guitarjazz1980s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG2000

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+

PickupsYamaha Alnico V humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1986. Guitarist for the solo is Carlos Rios, not Frank Gambale. Gear inferred from era, interviews, and genre-standard for jazz fusion sessions. No explicit pedalboard or amp settings for this exact solo found in sources; settings estimated based on typical jazz fusion distorted solo tones of the era and Carlos Rios' known gear. No evidence of live rig for this song's solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainfluid and articulatewarm midrangeclear note separationslightly compresseddynamic and expressivemoderate overdrivebell-like overtonestouch-sensitive responsefusion lead clarity

Difficulty

This solo requires advanced fusion techniques including sweep picking, rapid alternate picking, and complex phrasing at high tempo, demanding both technical proficiency and expressive control.

Sources

Chick Corea Elektric Band 'Elektric City' - Carlos Rios guitar solo | How to Play it, Why it Works Chick Corea Elektric Band Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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