Solo Tone

Jaded

Aerosmith

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 50s reissue or Custom Shop, as per Perry's typical studio choices in this era)

AmpMarshall tube amp (exact model not specified for 'Jaded', but Marshall stacks are Perry's main studio amp for this era; likely JCM800 or similar)

PickupsHumbucker (likely Gibson Burstbucker or similar PAF-style, as per Perry's Les Pauls)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostKlon Klon Centaur

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely TC Electronic Flashback or MXR Carbon Copy)

flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown, likely TC Electronic Vortex)

Notes

Studio recording, 2000-2001. No direct evidence for alternate guitars or amps on 'Jaded' solo; Les Paul into Marshall is Perry's documented studio setup for this period. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and vocal-like lead tonemildly overdriven crunchclear note separationtouch-sensitive dynamicsarticulate bends and vibratoslightly compressed attackclassic rock presencemelodic phrasingmoderate sustain

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate skills due to expressive bending, melodic phrasing, and control of sustain and dynamics, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

Sources

Rig Rundown - Aerosmith's Joe Perry and Brad Whitford - Premier Guitar Joe Perry on the guitar pedals he can’t live without | Guitar World Joe Perry guitar lesson: learn the Aerosmith icon's tricks | Guitar World

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