Solo Tone

I'm Gonna Miss Her

Brad Paisley

Guitarcountry2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Custom Shop '68 Paisley Telecaster

AmpDr. Z Z Wreck (likely with 2x12 cabinet, studio recording)

PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil Telecaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5

mid6.5

treble7.5

reverb3.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Keeley-modded Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

delayWay Huge Way Huge Aqua Puss Analog Delay

delayBoss Boss DD-2 Digital Delay

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown, likely Keeley Compressor)

Notes

Studio recording, 2001-2002. Brad Paisley is known for using his '68 Paisley Telecaster and Dr. Z amps for his signature tone on this era's records. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo. Effects are primarily from pedals, not amp-based. Pickup selection is almost always bridge for solos. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this studio solo.

Tone Character(10)

bright and twangyarticulate and dynamictight, percussive attackclean with edge-of-breakup clarityslapback echo for rhythmic bounceslightly compressedclear note separationtouch-sensitivesnappy and responsivecountry solo sparkle

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced country techniques like hybrid picking, rapid open-string runs, and precise timing with slapback delay, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Brad Paisley's Gear | MusicRadar Brad Paisley talks writing with Fogerty and Jagger, and reveals his live guitar rig

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