Solo Tone
Lay It On The Line
Triumph
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 (likely 1970s model, sunburst finish)
AmpMarshall JMP 50-watt head (1970s, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or Patent Number, stock for era)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserUnknown Phaser pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Gear inferred from era, photos, and interviews about Triumph's studio setup for 'Just a Game'. No direct source confirms exact serial/model, but ES-335 and Marshall JMP are widely cited for Rik Emmett's studio work on this album.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and vocal-likeclassic British crunchrich harmonic overtonesslightly boosted midsclear note definitiontouch-sensitive responsenot overly compressedwarm upper midsarticulate attack
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, fast legato passages, and expressive bends, all while maintaining clarity and control with modulation effects active.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 (likely 1970s model, sunburst finish)
AmpMarshall JMP 50-watt head (1970s, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or Patent Number, stock for era)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserUnknown Phaser pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Gear inferred from era, photos, and interviews about Triumph's studio setup for 'Just a Game'. No direct source confirms exact serial/model, but ES-335 and Marshall JMP are widely cited for Rik Emmett's studio work on this album.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and vocal-likeclassic British crunchrich harmonic overtonesslightly boosted midsclear note definitiontouch-sensitive responsenot overly compressedwarm upper midsarticulate attack
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, fast legato passages, and expressive bends, all while maintaining clarity and control with modulation effects active.
Lay It On The Line settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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