Solo Tone
Falling
Mitch Santiago
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
Guitar1965 Gibson ES-345 with Bigsby
AmpMarshall JCM800 50-watt
PickupsGibson humbuckers (Varitone switch, usually on position 3)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveFulltone Fulltone OCD
fuzzBoss Boss FZ-2 Hyper Fuzz
delayMaxon Maxon AD9Pro Analog Delay
reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano
Notes
Studio recording; gear based on Joey Santiago's documented studio setup for Pixies albums. No direct evidence for Mitch Santiago or the song 'Falling'—likely confusion with Joey Santiago of the Pixies. No direct evidence for this song's recording session or solo gear. Year/era not specified for 'Falling'.
Tone Character(10)
mid-focused crunchsinging sustaindynamic responseclassic rock edgearticulate lead linesmoderate compressiontouch-sensitive attackslightly scooped highswarm lower midscontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, control of sustain and feedback, and careful use of effects for articulation and ambience.
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Original Gear
Guitar1965 Gibson ES-345 with Bigsby
AmpMarshall JCM800 50-watt
PickupsGibson humbuckers (Varitone switch, usually on position 3)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveFulltone Fulltone OCD
fuzzBoss Boss FZ-2 Hyper Fuzz
delayMaxon Maxon AD9Pro Analog Delay
reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano
Notes
Studio recording; gear based on Joey Santiago's documented studio setup for Pixies albums. No direct evidence for Mitch Santiago or the song 'Falling'—likely confusion with Joey Santiago of the Pixies. No direct evidence for this song's recording session or solo gear. Year/era not specified for 'Falling'.
Tone Character(10)
mid-focused crunchsinging sustaindynamic responseclassic rock edgearticulate lead linesmoderate compressiontouch-sensitive attackslightly scooped highswarm lower midscontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, control of sustain and feedback, and careful use of effects for articulation and ambience.