Solo Tone

I'll Be Over You

Toto

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarValley Arts Custom Pro (Steve Lukather signature, HSS configuration, EMG active pickups, Floyd Rose bridge)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1986)

PickupsEMG SA (single coils, neck/middle), EMG 85 (bridge, humbucker, active)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1986. Lukather was known to use his Valley Arts Custom Pro with EMG pickups and Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ for Toto's mid-80s ballads. No evidence of live rig or later signature Music Man guitars for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and warmlush chorus shimmerclear articulationtouch of reverbslightly compressedvocal-like phrasingnot heavily distortedexpressive bendswide stereo image

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate control of bending, vibrato, and melodic phrasing to achieve the vocal-like, expressive tone. While not technically fast, the feel and articulation demand a solid intermediate skill level.

Sources

Ill Be Over You Solo Tab by Toto - Explore chords and tabs Pedal for singing Lukather type lead work. | Guitar Forum

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