Solo Tone

I Am the Resurrection

The Stone Roses

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or 1960s reissue, as used by John Squire on debut album sessions)

AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer (likely TS9 or TS808)

fuzzUnknown Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face (or similar fuzz pedal)

wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown, likely Vox or Cry Baby)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or similar)

flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown, possibly Electric Mistress or Boss BF-2)

Notes

Studio recording, 1988-1989. Guitar and amp confirmed for debut album era; Stratocaster and Vox AC30 are consistently cited for this period. No evidence of Les Paul or Gretsch on this studio track. Pedalboard likely included Tube Screamer, Fuzz Face, wah, and modulation pedals per multiple sources.

Tone Character(10)

jangly and brightsinging sustainswirling modulationwah-filtered phrasingfuzzy overdrivearticulate lead linesdynamic pick attackclear note separationslightly compressedroomy, ambient feel

Difficulty

The solo requires fast, accurate picking, expressive wah pedal control, and precise timing to match the swirling modulation and sustain, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

How to achieve the John squire sound ? [GEAR] [QUESTION] - Reddit Tips for getting I am the resurrection lead tone? : r/stoneroses - Reddit Guitar tones/john sguire sound on stone roses debut - Reddit John Squire - Equipboard How would you do John Squire (Stone Roses).. - Reddit

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