Solo Tone
I'm Alright
Neil Zaza
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarCort KX Custom (early 2000s, likely with Seymour Duncan pickups)
AmpBogner Ecstasy 101B (studio recording, 2001 era)
PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker), SH-2n Jazz (neck humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Ibanez TS9 or similar)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, digital or analog)
Notes
Studio recording, 2001. Gear inferred from Neil Zaza's known studio rig and era. No direct source confirms exact pedal models for this solo, but pickup and amp choices are consistent with interviews and era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid and smooth lead linestight pick attackclear note separationmoderate compressionharmonic clarityarticulate phrasingsinging vibratomelodic phrasingslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast legato, precise alternate picking, expressive vibrato, and control of phrasing over a medium-fast backing. The use of delay and compression adds to the challenge of maintaining clarity and articulation.
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Original Gear
GuitarCort KX Custom (early 2000s, likely with Seymour Duncan pickups)
AmpBogner Ecstasy 101B (studio recording, 2001 era)
PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker), SH-2n Jazz (neck humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Ibanez TS9 or similar)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, digital or analog)
This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2001. Gear inferred from Neil Zaza's known studio rig and era. No direct source confirms exact pedal models for this solo, but pickup and amp choices are consistent with interviews and era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid and smooth lead linestight pick attackclear note separationmoderate compressionharmonic clarityarticulate phrasingsinging vibratomelodic phrasingslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast legato, precise alternate picking, expressive vibrato, and control of phrasing over a medium-fast backing. The use of delay and compression adds to the challenge of maintaining clarity and articulation.