Solo Tone
I Wanna Rock
Twisted Sister
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster Deluxe (likely, as used by Eddie Ojeda on 'I Wanna Rock' studio recording)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w head
PickupsFender Wide Range Humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMXR MXR Distortion+ (or similar 80s hard rock overdrive/distortion pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Eddie Ojeda played the solo on 'I Wanna Rock'. Guitar confirmed by Vintage Guitar Magazine and era-correct interviews. Amp confirmed by Equipboard. No evidence of live/tour substitutions for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
biting midsclassic hard rock crunchtight, focused attacksinging sustainbright and articulatehigh output humbucker punchaggressive lead tonenotably saturated solo soundslight amp reverb for spacearena rock power
Difficulty
The solo features moderately fast runs, expressive bends, and requires tight timing and articulation, but does not involve advanced shred techniques or complex harmony.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster Deluxe (likely, as used by Eddie Ojeda on 'I Wanna Rock' studio recording)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w head
PickupsFender Wide Range Humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMXR MXR Distortion+ (or similar 80s hard rock overdrive/distortion pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Eddie Ojeda played the solo on 'I Wanna Rock'. Guitar confirmed by Vintage Guitar Magazine and era-correct interviews. Amp confirmed by Equipboard. No evidence of live/tour substitutions for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
biting midsclassic hard rock crunchtight, focused attacksinging sustainbright and articulatehigh output humbucker punchaggressive lead tonenotably saturated solo soundslight amp reverb for spacearena rock power
Difficulty
The solo features moderately fast runs, expressive bends, and requires tight timing and articulation, but does not involve advanced shred techniques or complex harmony.
I Wanna Rock settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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