Solo Tone
I Am the Resurrection (Remastered 2009)
The Stone Roses
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, as used by John Squire on the debut album)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (with JBL speakers, as confirmed for the debut album studio recording)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress (likely, or Flanger pedal - model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1988-1989. Gear confirmed for the debut album sessions. No evidence of Marshall or other amps for this track. Effects pedals inferred from both source discussion and clear audio evidence in the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and cuttingswirling modulationsinging sustainpercussive attackopen and airydynamic and expressiveslightly gritty crunchpsychedelic solo texturesclear note separationmodulated shimmer
Difficulty
The solo requires fast, articulate picking, expressive phrasing with modulation, and control over dynamics and bends at a brisk tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, as used by John Squire on the debut album)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (with JBL speakers, as confirmed for the debut album studio recording)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress (likely, or Flanger pedal - model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1988-1989. Gear confirmed for the debut album sessions. No evidence of Marshall or other amps for this track. Effects pedals inferred from both source discussion and clear audio evidence in the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and cuttingswirling modulationsinging sustainpercussive attackopen and airydynamic and expressiveslightly gritty crunchpsychedelic solo texturesclear note separationmodulated shimmer
Difficulty
The solo requires fast, articulate picking, expressive phrasing with modulation, and control over dynamics and bends at a brisk tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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