Solo Tone

Heaven

Bryan Adams

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-295 (vintage, loaded with P-90s)

AmpFender Black Panel Bassman head with matching cabinet

PickupsGibson P-90 single-coil

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1984. Guitar: ES-295 with P-90s, as per Premier Guitar Rig Rundown and Equipboard. Amp: Fender Bassman head, confirmed in multiple Premier Guitar sources. No evidence of Stratocaster or other guitars for this section. Effects are minimal for clean tone.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothclear and articulatebell-like highsslightly compressedopen and dynamicvintage single-coil claritysubtle reverbtouch-sensitiveno audible breakupclassic studio clean

Difficulty

The solo is not technically fast or complex, but demands precise phrasing, clean articulation, and expressive vibrato to match the recorded tone.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Bryan Adams - Premier Guitar Adams’ Acoustic - Premier Guitar Bryan Adams – Reckless - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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