Solo Tone
Last Train Home
Pat Metheny Group
Guitarjazz1980s
Original Gear
GuitarCoral/Danelectro Electric Sitar (Vinnie Bell model, 1960s)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsBuilt-in lipstick single coil (Danelectro style)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb5.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBoss or Roland Chorus pedal (likely Boss CE-2 or amp chorus)
Notes
Studio recording, 1987. The solo section of 'Last Train Home' features Pat Metheny on a Coral/Danelectro Electric Sitar, not a standard guitar. The amp is inferred from Metheny's known studio use in this era and the characteristic clean, chorus-heavy sound. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
distinctive electric sitar timbrecrystal-clear, bell-like attacklush stereo chorus effectshimmering, glassy highssoft, sustained notesminimal distortionambient, dreamy texturepronounced reverb tailno audible overdrivewide stereo image
Difficulty
The solo demands intermediate-to-advanced control of phrasing and touch to achieve the signature sitar-like sustain and articulation, especially with heavy chorus and reverb masking mistakes.
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Original Gear
GuitarCoral/Danelectro Electric Sitar (Vinnie Bell model, 1960s)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsBuilt-in lipstick single coil (Danelectro style)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb5.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBoss or Roland Chorus pedal (likely Boss CE-2 or amp chorus)
Notes
Studio recording, 1987. The solo section of 'Last Train Home' features Pat Metheny on a Coral/Danelectro Electric Sitar, not a standard guitar. The amp is inferred from Metheny's known studio use in this era and the characteristic clean, chorus-heavy sound. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
distinctive electric sitar timbrecrystal-clear, bell-like attacklush stereo chorus effectshimmering, glassy highssoft, sustained notesminimal distortionambient, dreamy texturepronounced reverb tailno audible overdrivewide stereo image
Difficulty
The solo demands intermediate-to-advanced control of phrasing and touch to achieve the signature sitar-like sustain and articulation, especially with heavy chorus and reverb masking mistakes.
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