Solo Tone

Hungry Like the Wolf

Duran Duran

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Andy Taylor on Rio album)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, as used by Andy Taylor on Rio sessions)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1982. Andy Taylor played the solo on a Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this part.

Tone Character(10)

bright and cuttingmodulated shimmertight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate lead linesslightly compressedchorus swirlnot overly saturated80s new wave claritystudio-processed

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, clean articulation with chorus, and expressive phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex fingerings.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Duran Duran's John Taylor - Premier Guitar Stock Pedal Magic: Unlock New Sounds with Ease - Premier Guitar Reverend Bayonet RA HC - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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