Solo Tone
Gilberto Concerto
Paul Gilbert
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez PGM (likely PGM100 or similar, as used by Paul Gilbert in late 1990s studio recordings)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (typical for Paul Gilbert's late 90s studio work, no direct source for this song but consistent with era and genre)
PickupsDiMarzio PAF Pro (humbucker, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveTC Electronic TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive
Notes
Studio recording, released on 'Flying Dog' (1998). No direct studio documentation for this song, but Paul Gilbert's rig from this era is well-documented. No live rig info relevant to this recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainbright and articulatetight and percussive attackfluid legatoclear note separationcrisp harmonicshigh output, modern shred soundminimal background noisefast alternate picking clarityaggressive, present midrange
Difficulty
This solo requires expert-level technical proficiency, including rapid alternate picking, advanced tapping, and seamless legato, all at a very fast tempo.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez PGM (likely PGM100 or similar, as used by Paul Gilbert in late 1990s studio recordings)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (typical for Paul Gilbert's late 90s studio work, no direct source for this song but consistent with era and genre)
PickupsDiMarzio PAF Pro (humbucker, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveTC Electronic TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, released on 'Flying Dog' (1998). No direct studio documentation for this song, but Paul Gilbert's rig from this era is well-documented. No live rig info relevant to this recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainbright and articulatetight and percussive attackfluid legatoclear note separationcrisp harmonicshigh output, modern shred soundminimal background noisefast alternate picking clarityaggressive, present midrange
Difficulty
This solo requires expert-level technical proficiency, including rapid alternate picking, advanced tapping, and seamless legato, all at a very fast tempo.