Solo Tone

Faithfully (2024 Remaster)

Journey

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Supreme (custom, Trans Ebony B finish, Floyd Rose tremolo)

AmpEVH 5150III 100S 100-Watt Tube Head

PickupsHumbuckers (likely Gibson stock or custom-wound, exact model not specified)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb4

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Buddy Guy Signature Cry Baby Wah Wah

boostXotic Xotic Effects RC Booster

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct evidence for the exact studio chain for the 2024 Remaster; gear is based on recent live footage and known 2020s touring/recording rig. No explicit studio session details found for this remaster. Settings estimated based on amp type and genre. Pedalboard evidence is from live use in the 2000s-2020s, not specifically tied to this solo recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and vocal-likerich midrangeclear articulationwarm upper midsslight overdrive edgefluid melodic phrasingmoderate compressiontouch-sensitivepresent but not harsh treble

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique with expressive bends, smooth legato, and dynamic control, but does not demand extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

Sources

Neal Schon's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Neal Schon's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard

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