Solo Tone
Flying
Anathema
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG (exact model unknown, likely Standard or Special, as used by Danny Cavanagh in this era)
AmpLaney amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Laney VH100R or similar, as used by Anathema mid-2000s)
PickupsHumbuckers (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (A Natural Disaster album). No direct evidence for pedals or amp model for this specific solo, but era and band interviews indicate Laney amps and Gibson SG were primary studio gear. No evidence for live-specific changes.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainambient spaciousnessclear note separationslightly compressedtouch-sensitivemelodic and expressivenot harsh or fizzymoderate gain, not high-gainlush, atmospheric lead sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate control of vibrato, bends, and phrasing, as well as sensitivity to dynamics and timing with delay, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG (exact model unknown, likely Standard or Special, as used by Danny Cavanagh in this era)
AmpLaney amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Laney VH100R or similar, as used by Anathema mid-2000s)
PickupsHumbuckers (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (A Natural Disaster album). No direct evidence for pedals or amp model for this specific solo, but era and band interviews indicate Laney amps and Gibson SG were primary studio gear. No evidence for live-specific changes.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainambient spaciousnessclear note separationslightly compressedtouch-sensitivemelodic and expressivenot harsh or fizzymoderate gain, not high-gainlush, atmospheric lead sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate control of vibrato, bends, and phrasing, as well as sensitivity to dynamics and timing with delay, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.
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