Solo Tone

Kryptonite

3 Doors Down

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely 490R/498T or similar stock Les Paul pickups)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, year 1999-2000. Guitarist Matt Roberts stated he used Gibson Les Paul Standards and Customs for the album. Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier confirmed for heavy/distorted tones in both studio and live settings. No evidence of additional gain pedals for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedsinging sustainsmooth, compressed attackmid-forward lead presencetight low endclear articulationmodern post-grunge characterslightly scooped highsloud and prominent in mixno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The solo is approachable for intermediate players, featuring melodic phrasing, moderate bends, and vibrato, but does not require advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

3 Doors Down - Kryptonite | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com

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