Solo Tone

Let Down

Radiohead

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender US Telecaster Plus V1

AmpFender Eighty Five

PickupsLace Sensor single coil (neck), Lace Sensor Red humbucker (bridge)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMarshall Marshall Shredmaster

phaserElectro-Harmonix EHX Small Stone

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1997 (OK Computer sessions). Guitar and amp choice inferred from Jonny Greenwood's documented studio rig for OK Computer era and multiple forum sources. No direct evidence of alternate guitar/amp for the solo section of 'Let Down'.

Tone Character(10)

chimey and glassycrystalline, layered texturesslightly compressed attackclear note separationambient, lush backgroundmodulated, swirling overtonessubtle breakup, not fully cleanethereal, floating sustaindynamic picking responseno harsh clipping

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated phrasing, use of multiple effects for texture, and the need for precise picking to maintain note clarity within a dense mix.

Sources

Tone Recipe- Radiohead : r/guitarpedals - Reddit Radiohead Effects and Pedals - Reddit Radiohead – OK Computer - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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