Solo Tone

I Was Wrong

Social Distortion

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, sunburst finish)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely with 4x12 cabinet)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock or PAF-style, passive)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1996. Gear inferred from era, genre, and Social Distortion's documented studio rig for 'White Light, White Heat, White Trash'. No direct source confirms the exact serial/model, but multiple interviews and live photos from the era show Ness using a Les Paul Standard into a Marshall JCM800 for both rhythm and lead. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

biting midrange punchclassic Marshall crunchsinging sustain on single notesslightly compressed attackarticulate pick attackwarm but cutting lead tonevintage punk/rock snarlnot overly saturateddynamic response to pickingclear note separation

Difficulty

The solo requires solid bending and vibrato technique, moderate alternate picking, and expressive phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord voicings.

Sources

How do I get Social Distortion's sound on my guitar? - Reddit Best pedals for classic rock: recreate the tone of legends - Guitar World

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