Solo Tone

Hard Fought Hallelujah

Brandon Lake

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on genre and era)

AmpLine 6 Helix (using Worship Tutorials 'Bradford's Signature Patch' for lead, which is based on a 63 Fender Bassman amp model)

PickupsSingle-coil pickups (likely stock Fender single-coils)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive (model unknown, likely Tube Screamer or Klon type in Helix)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, digital delay in Helix)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown, plate or hall type in Helix)

Notes

Studio recording, 2021 (album release year). The solo section uses a Line 6 Helix amp model, not a physical amp. All effects and amp tones are from the Helix digital processor. No evidence of live/tour gear for the studio version.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and fluid lead linesambient delay trailswarm upper midsclear note articulationslight breakup on attacklush reverb tailpresent but not harsh highsdynamic pick responsemoderate compression

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique with expressive phrasing, accurate bends, and control over timing and dynamics to match the ambient effects.

Sources

Hard Fought Hallelujah - Brandon Lake - Electric guitar (Line 6 Helix)Hard Fought Hallelujah Lead Guitar Cover + Tabs & HX/Helix Preset

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