Solo Tone
Free
Stryper
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (mid-80s, custom finish, likely with Floyd Rose)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge humbucker, ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
wahUnknown Wah pedal (left in cocked position, model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for 'To Hell With the Devil' album era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. No explicit mention of pedals for this solo, but forum consensus and era-typical gear suggest this setup.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaincocked wah midrange emphasistight and articulate attacksmooth upper midscutting lead presenceharmonic-rich distortionslightly scooped rhythm, focused mids for solofluid legato runscontrolled feedbackglassy pick attack
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, fast legato and picking, and expressive bends, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (mid-80s, custom finish, likely with Floyd Rose)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge humbucker, ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
wahUnknown Wah pedal (left in cocked position, model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for 'To Hell With the Devil' album era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. No explicit mention of pedals for this solo, but forum consensus and era-typical gear suggest this setup.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaincocked wah midrange emphasistight and articulate attacksmooth upper midscutting lead presenceharmonic-rich distortionslightly scooped rhythm, focused mids for solofluid legato runscontrolled feedbackglassy pick attack
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, fast legato and picking, and expressive bends, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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