Solo Tone
Human Nature
Michael Jackson
Guitarother1980s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Steve Lukather session guitar, possibly Yamaha SG2000 or Valley Arts Custom Pro)
AmpUnknown (likely a studio clean amp, possibly Fender or Roland JC-120, based on era/session context)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbuckers, based on Lukather's typical gear for Thriller era)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1982 (Thriller sessions). No direct source confirms the exact guitar or amp for the solo section. Steve Lukather is credited for the solo, but sources focus on synths and do not specify guitar/amp models for this part.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothglassy and cleansinging sustainchorused shimmersubtle delay repeatsstudio clarityexpressive phrasingarticulate note separationslightly compressedlush and ambient
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate phrasing, expressive bends, and control of dynamics and timing to match the lush, chorused studio tone. The technical demands are moderate but require musical sensitivity.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Steve Lukather session guitar, possibly Yamaha SG2000 or Valley Arts Custom Pro)
AmpUnknown (likely a studio clean amp, possibly Fender or Roland JC-120, based on era/session context)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbuckers, based on Lukather's typical gear for Thriller era)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1982 (Thriller sessions). No direct source confirms the exact guitar or amp for the solo section. Steve Lukather is credited for the solo, but sources focus on synths and do not specify guitar/amp models for this part.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothglassy and cleansinging sustainchorused shimmersubtle delay repeatsstudio clarityexpressive phrasingarticulate note separationslightly compressedlush and ambient
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate phrasing, expressive bends, and control of dynamics and timing to match the lush, chorused studio tone. The technical demands are moderate but require musical sensitivity.
Human Nature settings for your amp
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