Solo Tone

I See You in Everyone

Survivor

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, sunburst finish)

AmpMarshall JMP 2203 (100W head, late 1970s/early 1980s)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or Tim Shaw era)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1986. No direct evidence for pedals or effects chain for this specific song/solo; gear inferred from era, genre, and Frankie Sullivan's known studio rig. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth lead tonerich harmonic overtonestight and focused attackclear note separationclassic 1980s arena rock solo soundmedium-to-high output humbucker clarityslightly compressedmoderate amp reverb for spaciousnessno audible modulation effects

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced lead guitar skills, including fast alternate picking, expressive bends, and melodic phrasing typical of 1980s arena rock solos.

Sources

Frankie Sullivan (of Survivor)'s gear? | Guitar Forum Survivor Members, Gear & Sound Frankie Sullivan

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