Riff Tone

Faithfully (2024 Remaster)

Journey

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul (likely Custom or Supreme, with Floyd Rose, as used by Neal Schon on Journey's 1980s recordings)

AmpMarshall amplifier (likely JMP or JCM800, as used by Neal Schon in the early 1980s studio recordings)

PickupsHumbuckers (likely Gibson stock or Seymour Duncan, exact model not specified for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1983 era (original 'Faithfully' session, applies to 2024 remaster as no evidence of re-recording). Gear based on period-correct interviews, photos, and typical Schon setup for 'Frontiers' album. No evidence of modern digital or Blackstar amps on original studio recording.

Tone Character(9)

singing sustainrich harmonic overtonessmooth midrange focustight low endclear note separationslight compressionchorus shimmerambient spaciousnessclassic 80s arena rock drive

Difficulty

The riff requires clean chord changes and expressive dynamics, but is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques.

Sources

Neal Schon's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Journey faithfully - what do I need ? | Page 2 Interview: Neal Schon on "The Calling" - Premier Guitar

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