Solo Tone

Heaven Sent

Dokken

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Kamikaze (George Lynch signature, 1987 era, likely prototype or early production)

AmpRandall RG-80 1x12 Combo (solid state, studio recording, Back for the Attack era)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Distortion humbucker (bridge position, custom shop Dokken-era spec)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer (likely, for solo boost)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or early digital)

chorusBoss Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-3 or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. George Lynch was known to use the Randall RG-80 combo for Dokken's 'Back for the Attack' album, including 'Heaven Sent' solo, with the amp miked behind his wall of Randall stacks. The ESP Kamikaze with a Seymour Duncan Distortion was his primary solo guitar for this era. No evidence of Marshall JCM800 for this specific solo in studio, despite live use.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainfluid legato runstight and articulate attackharmonic overtonescutting lead presencerich upper midsslightly scooped rhythm but boosted mids for soloclear note separationaggressive pick attacklush delay trails

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast legato, precise alternate picking, expressive vibrato, and complex phrasing typical of George Lynch's style.

Sources

George Lynch's Guitars, Gear & Pedals | Equipboard Dokken Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirror George Lynch Lead Tone from 'Back For The Attack' (Heaven Sent ...Heaven Sent Guitar Solo (Dokken/George Lynch) - YouTube

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