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Mötley Crüe

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s-early 80s, black finish, stock humbuckers)

AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi) or Marshall modded by Jose Arredondo (multiple heads used in studio, see source 9)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or Super Humbucker, passive, stock wiring)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1985. Mick Mars used a selection of vintage Marshall heads modded by Jose Arredondo, sometimes blended with a Hiwatt or Garnet head for low end. Guitar was almost certainly his black Les Paul Custom with humbuckers. Effects were added via pedals and possibly rack units in studio. No evidence of chorus or flanger on solo; delay and reverb are clearly audible.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and melodicwarm upper midsslightly compressedclear note separationclassic 80s lead soundnot overly saturatedtouch-sensitivevintage Marshall crunchmelodic phrasing

Difficulty

The solo requires expressive vibrato, accurate bends, and melodic phrasing, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

Sources

Mötley Crüe: Health Kick | Guitar World Mick Mars' 10 best Mötley Crüe guitar solos | Guitar World

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