Solo Tone

Iris

The Goo Goo Dolls

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1972 Fender Telecaster Deluxe

AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head

PickupsFender Wide Range Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1998. Guitar and amp confirmed as used on 'Iris' album sessions. Multiple amps were rented for the album, but the JCM800 is specifically cited for distorted tones. Pickup type inferred from guitar model. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaincrunchy, articulate lead toneopen, ringing chordsmoderate gain with claritywarm midrange presenceslightly compressed attackdynamic response to pickingclassic Marshall crunchclear note separationnot overly scooped

Difficulty

The solo requires melodic phrasing, expressive bends, and control of sustain, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

John Rzeznik, Goo Goo Dolls Guitarist Gear Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik on the legacy of Iris, Dizzy Up the Girl ...John Rzeznik reveals Goo Goo Dolls' tunings on Iris and more

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