Solo Tone
How Could I
Cynic
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarSteinberger GM Series (likely GM4T or similar, as used by Paul Masvidal on Focus)
AmpADA MP-1 Preamp into Mesa/Boogie Simul-Class 2:Ninety Power Amp (studio recording, 1993)
PickupsEMG 85 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'How Could I' solo, 1993. Paul Masvidal used a Steinberger with EMG pickups and an ADA MP-1 preamp. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this section.
Tone Character(10)
liquid and singing lead tonecrystal clear note separationtight and articulate attacksmooth legato phrasinghigh-gain saturationcutting upper midsmodern technical metal clarityslight ambient spaciousnessfast note decay with subtle delay repeatsno harsh fizz or excessive low end
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced technical proficiency, including fast legato, alternate picking, and complex phrasing, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarSteinberger GM Series (likely GM4T or similar, as used by Paul Masvidal on Focus)
AmpADA MP-1 Preamp into Mesa/Boogie Simul-Class 2:Ninety Power Amp (studio recording, 1993)
PickupsEMG 85 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'How Could I' solo, 1993. Paul Masvidal used a Steinberger with EMG pickups and an ADA MP-1 preamp. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this section.
Tone Character(10)
liquid and singing lead tonecrystal clear note separationtight and articulate attacksmooth legato phrasinghigh-gain saturationcutting upper midsmodern technical metal clarityslight ambient spaciousnessfast note decay with subtle delay repeatsno harsh fizz or excessive low end
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced technical proficiency, including fast legato, alternate picking, and complex phrasing, making it challenging even for experienced players.
How Could I settings for your amp
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