Solo Tone

Firth of Fifth (2007 Stereo Mix)

Genesis

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Goldtop (1957, likely original or reissue)

AmpHiwatt Custom 100 (DR103) head

PickupsP-90 single coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1973 (used for the original 'Selling England by the Pound' session; 2007 Stereo Mix is a remaster of this). Hackett has confirmed use of the Les Paul Goldtop with P-90s and a Hiwatt amp for the studio solo. No evidence of live-era Fernandes sustainer or modern ENGL amps on this recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainflute-like lead tonesmooth and vocalwarm neck pickup soundlong sustaincreamy midrangetouch-sensitive dynamicsslightly compressednot harsh or fizzydistinct melodic phrasing

Difficulty

The solo demands advanced phrasing, expressive vibrato, and sustain management, with subtle volume swells and dynamic control, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Steve Hackett Guitars & Gear: Complete Genesis Guide - GuitarGangsters.net Steve Hackett - Firth Of Fifth SOLO - Maurizio70 Guitarist

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