Solo Tone

I Love the Rain

Lenny Kravitz

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely American FSR Special Edition, Candy Red, as seen used by Kravitz on the '5' album sessions)

AmpLine 6 Flextone Plus 2x12" Combo Amplifier (used in studio for '5' album sessions, including 'I Love the Rain')

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

compressionMXR MXR M102 Dyna Comp

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1998 (album '5'). No direct evidence of live rig for this song. Gear confirmed for studio sessions by Equipboard and period photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaincrunchy overdriveclear note separationdynamic pick attackslightly compressedvintage-inspired drivearticulate lead linestouch-sensitive responsenot overly saturatedclassic rock solo tone

Difficulty

The solo requires solid control of bends, vibrato, and phrasing, with expressive dynamics and moderate technical challenge typical of classic rock solos.

Sources

Lenny Kravitz – 5 - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Lenny Kravitz's Guitar Gear | Equipboard Lenny Kravitz's Guitar Gear | Equipboard

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