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Solo Tone

Freaks

Surf Curse

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, likely standard or Classic Player, as seen in live videos and fan discussions for this era)
AmpFender tube combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb based on genre/era and live footage)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb5.5
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive/Distortion pedal (model unknown)
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, released 2013 (recorded 2012-2013). No official rig rundown or studio notes found for the solo section. Gear inferred from live footage and genre conventions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps used for the solo.

Tone Character(10)
bright and janglymodest overdrive with claritylush reverb tailslight chorus shimmergarage/surf punk edgenot high-gain, retains note definitionmodulation audible in solodistinct single-coil attackopen and ambientslightly compressed

Difficulty

The solo is melodic and moderately paced, requiring clean phrasing and control over effects, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

This tone has been researched 2 times by the community

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