Solo Tone
Jaded Heart
Dokken
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (likely custom, 1980s, George Lynch signature or similar)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, 1980s, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker, high output)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1985-1986 era for 'Under Lock and Key'. No direct evidence for pedals or effects in sources; gear inferred from era, genre, and Lynch's known studio setup for this album.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato runstight palm-muted rhythm under soloharmonic squealsaggressive pick attackcutting lead tonerich upper midrangeslightly scooped midshot bridge humbucker soundclassic 80s LA metal solo tone
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique, including fast legato, precise bends, and control of harmonics, typical of George Lynch's 80s metal style.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (likely custom, 1980s, George Lynch signature or similar)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, 1980s, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker, high output)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Sources
Notes
Studio recording, 1985-1986 era for 'Under Lock and Key'. No direct evidence for pedals or effects in sources; gear inferred from era, genre, and Lynch's known studio setup for this album.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato runstight palm-muted rhythm under soloharmonic squealsaggressive pick attackcutting lead tonerich upper midrangeslightly scooped midshot bridge humbucker soundclassic 80s LA metal solo tone
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique, including fast legato, precise bends, and control of harmonics, typical of George Lynch's 80s metal style.
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