Solo Tone

Fives

Guthrie Govan

Guitarother2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSuhr Guthrie Govan Signature (early prototype, HSH, roasted maple neck, basswood body with maple top)

AmpCornford MK50H II head into Cornford 2x12 cab (Celestion Vintage 30s)

PickupsSuhr SSH+ (bridge humbucker), Suhr ML (middle single coil), Suhr SSV (neck humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2006. Guthrie Govan used his Suhr signature prototype for 'Fives' on Erotic Cakes. Amp was Cornford MK50H II, not Victory or Fractal (those came later). Effects were added via pedals and rack, not amp. Settings and effects are for the studio solo section only.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid legato runsarticulate and dynamicsmooth, glassy top endtight low endtouch-sensitivebridge humbucker biteclear note separationfast attackslightly compressed

Difficulty

The solo in 'Fives' is considered expert level due to its rapid tempo, technical legato passages, complex phrasing, and the need for precise dynamic and articulation control.

Sources

5 mindblowing Guthrie Govan licks you need to learn - Guitar World Guthrie Govan - Equipboard

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