Solo Tone
Hard Working Man
Marcus King
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-345 'Rig Red'
AmpOrange MK Ultra signature head (30W, 6L6), 1968 Fender Bandmaster TFL5005D (studio blend likely, but Orange MK Ultra is primary for solo tone)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock or vintage spec, as per ES-345 model)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass7
mid7
treble6.5
reverb4.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
delayDunlop Dunlop Echoplex Delay
reverbMXR MXR M300 Reverb
phaserMXR MXR Phase 100
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
Notes
Studio recording, 2022 (from the 'Young Blood' album). Marcus King is known to use vintage gear in the studio, but for this album and song, sources confirm the Orange MK Ultra and Bandmaster were used. The ES-345 'Rig Red' is his main guitar for solos on this record.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfat, vocal-like lead tonerich midrange presencetouch-sensitive overdriveharmonic overtonessmooth top enddynamic response to pickingslight breakup on harder pickingclassic blues-rock solo soundamp-driven crunch with pedal boost
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced blues-rock phrasing, expressive bends, and precise control of dynamics and effects, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-345 'Rig Red'
AmpOrange MK Ultra signature head (30W, 6L6), 1968 Fender Bandmaster TFL5005D (studio blend likely, but Orange MK Ultra is primary for solo tone)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock or vintage spec, as per ES-345 model)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass7
mid7
treble6.5
reverb4.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
delayDunlop Dunlop Echoplex Delay
reverbMXR MXR M300 Reverb
phaserMXR MXR Phase 100
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
Notes
Studio recording, 2022 (from the 'Young Blood' album). Marcus King is known to use vintage gear in the studio, but for this album and song, sources confirm the Orange MK Ultra and Bandmaster were used. The ES-345 'Rig Red' is his main guitar for solos on this record.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfat, vocal-like lead tonerich midrange presencetouch-sensitive overdriveharmonic overtonessmooth top enddynamic response to pickingslight breakup on harder pickingclassic blues-rock solo soundamp-driven crunch with pedal boost
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced blues-rock phrasing, expressive bends, and precise control of dynamics and effects, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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