Solo Tone

How Far Does A Goodbye Go

Jason Aldean

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Singlecut (likely PRS S2 Singlecut or PRS SE 245, as per Aldean band soloist Kurt Allison's studio/live rig for this era)

AmpEVH 5150 III 50-watt head into 4x12 cabinet (studio/live standard for Aldean's lead guitarist Kurt Allison in this era)

PickupsPRS humbuckers (exact model unspecified, likely PRS stock or Seymour Duncan as per band member's typical setup)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR Custom Badass ’78 Distortion

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Equalizer

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2023 (from 'Highway Desperado' album). Gear confirmed for Aldean's band lead guitarist Kurt Allison for both studio and live, but specific pedal/amp settings for this song's solo not directly cited. PRS Singlecut and EVH 5150 III are the most likely chain for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainbright and articulate lead tonesmooth overdrivetight low endmoderate compressionclear note separationpresent but not harsh highstouch-sensitive dynamicsslight breakupcountry-rock solo clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, including expressive bends, vibrato, and clear articulation at a moderate tempo. While not technically extreme, it demands control and phrasing typical of modern country-rock solos.