Solo Tone
I'm Buzzed
Michael Landau, Jimmy Johnson & Carlos Vega
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1963 Fender Stratocaster
AmpSuhr Badger 18-watt head into Kerry Wright 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Heritage Series G12-65s
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (original 1963 spec)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMaxon Maxon SD-9 Sonic Distortion
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or digital rack delay)
Notes
Studio recording, early 1990s. Michael Landau has stated in interviews and forum posts that he used his '63 Strat with a Maxon SD-9 Sonic Distortion pedal through a Suhr Badger 18 head and Kerry Wright 4x12 cab for the solo section of 'I'm Buzzed'.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth, violin-like lead tonerich midrange focustouch-sensitive responseclear note separationslightly compressedambient delay trailsliquid legato phrasingdynamic pick attackharmonic overtones
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, nuanced dynamic control, and expressive techniques such as legato, bends, and vibrato, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1963 Fender Stratocaster
AmpSuhr Badger 18-watt head into Kerry Wright 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Heritage Series G12-65s
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (original 1963 spec)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMaxon Maxon SD-9 Sonic Distortion
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or digital rack delay)
Notes
Studio recording, early 1990s. Michael Landau has stated in interviews and forum posts that he used his '63 Strat with a Maxon SD-9 Sonic Distortion pedal through a Suhr Badger 18 head and Kerry Wright 4x12 cab for the solo section of 'I'm Buzzed'.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth, violin-like lead tonerich midrange focustouch-sensitive responseclear note separationslightly compressedambient delay trailsliquid legato phrasingdynamic pick attackharmonic overtones
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, nuanced dynamic control, and expressive techniques such as legato, bends, and vibrato, making it challenging for most players.
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