Solo Tone
Gold On the Ceiling
The Black Keys
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Custom SG (white, 3 humbuckers)
AmpUnknown tube amp (likely vintage, model not confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsIbanez humbuckers (exact model unknown, likely stock or vintage replacements)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzShin-ei or Ibanez Shin-ei Companion Fuzz (FY-6 circuit) or Ibanez Standard Fuzz (No. 59) (octave-fuzz)
Notes
Studio recording, 2011 (El Camino album). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and live footage; amp model not confirmed in any source for this specific song/section. Pedalboard and effects chain based on Premier Guitar rig rundown and audible fuzz/octave effect in solo.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturated fuzzoctave-up overtoneaggressive and biting attackpronounced sustaincompressed and punchymidrange-forwardbright and cuttingslightly gritty texturetouch of amp reverb for spacedynamic, responds to picking intensity
Difficulty
The solo requires control over a high-gain octave-fuzz pedal, clear articulation despite heavy saturation, and dynamic picking to maintain note definition and sustain. While not technically advanced, the tone and feel are challenging to replicate authentically.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Custom SG (white, 3 humbuckers)
AmpUnknown tube amp (likely vintage, model not confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsIbanez humbuckers (exact model unknown, likely stock or vintage replacements)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzShin-ei or Ibanez Shin-ei Companion Fuzz (FY-6 circuit) or Ibanez Standard Fuzz (No. 59) (octave-fuzz)
Notes
Studio recording, 2011 (El Camino album). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and live footage; amp model not confirmed in any source for this specific song/section. Pedalboard and effects chain based on Premier Guitar rig rundown and audible fuzz/octave effect in solo.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturated fuzzoctave-up overtoneaggressive and biting attackpronounced sustaincompressed and punchymidrange-forwardbright and cuttingslightly gritty texturetouch of amp reverb for spacedynamic, responds to picking intensity
Difficulty
The solo requires control over a high-gain octave-fuzz pedal, clear articulation despite heavy saturation, and dynamic picking to maintain note definition and sustain. While not technically advanced, the tone and feel are challenging to replicate authentically.
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