Solo Tone
In My Head
Queens of the Stone Age
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarMaton BB1200 JH
AmpGreedtone JHI-100
PickupsCustom-wound humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid7.5
treble6
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnivox Univox Super-Fuzz
eqBoss Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005, for 'Lullabies to Paralyze'. Gear confirmed for studio use in this era; Maton BB1200 JH and Greedtone JHI-100 are both directly tied to Homme's studio setup. Settings are estimated based on Josh Homme's typical approach and available amp setting references for similar QOTSA tones.
Tone Character(10)
thick and mid-heavyaggressive presencepronounced, chunky midswarm and compressedslightly gritty crunchclear without harshnesstight low endnatural amp-driven distortionnot scoopedslight fuzz texture
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its rhythmic syncopation, expressive bends, and control of sustain and dynamics, but does not feature advanced speed or complex runs.
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Original Gear
GuitarMaton BB1200 JH
AmpGreedtone JHI-100
PickupsCustom-wound humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid7.5
treble6
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnivox Univox Super-Fuzz
eqBoss Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005, for 'Lullabies to Paralyze'. Gear confirmed for studio use in this era; Maton BB1200 JH and Greedtone JHI-100 are both directly tied to Homme's studio setup. Settings are estimated based on Josh Homme's typical approach and available amp setting references for similar QOTSA tones.
Tone Character(10)
thick and mid-heavyaggressive presencepronounced, chunky midswarm and compressedslightly gritty crunchclear without harshnesstight low endnatural amp-driven distortionnot scoopedslight fuzz texture
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its rhythmic syncopation, expressive bends, and control of sustain and dynamics, but does not feature advanced speed or complex runs.
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