Solo Tone

Jump

Van Halen

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFrankenstrat (custom-built by Eddie Van Halen, 1979-1984 configuration)

AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead (100W, late 1960s, run through Variac at ~90V)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Custom Shop '78 humbucker (bridge position, wax-potted, high output, single humbucker wiring)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90

delayMaestro Maestro Echoplex EP-3

flangerMXR MXR Flanger

Notes

Studio recording for 'Jump' solo, 1983/1984. Guitar is the Frankenstrat with single bridge humbucker. Amp is a Marshall Super Lead run through a Variac for power tube saturation. No evidence of live gear or Wolfgang/Peavey/EVH amps on this recording. Effects are primarily rack-based and classic MXR pedals. No chorus or octave used on this solo. Studio context.

Tone Character(10)

saturated and harmonically richsinging sustaintight and articulate attackcutting upper midsclassic 'brown sound'dynamic pick responseslight room ambienceaggressive bridge pickup bitecrisp note separationhigh output, compressed feel

Difficulty

The 'Jump' solo is technically demanding due to its fast legato passages, signature tapping licks, and precise use of the whammy bar, requiring advanced control and timing.

Sources

Does anyone know Eddie Van Halen's settings for this Amp? - Reddit The EVH Frankenstrat Revolution: Rock's Most Famous Guitar | Equipboard Eddie Van Halen's Guitar Gear, Frankenstrat & Pedalboard | Equipboard Eddie Van Halen's guitar gear: get the tone of the hard-rock icon | Guitar World

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