Solo Tone

Little Lies

Fleetwood Mac

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarRick Turner Model 1

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (likely, based on Buckingham's 1980s studio rig and era-appropriate amp choice)

PickupsRick Turner custom humbucker (with parametric EQ and piezo blend, magnetic pickup used for solo)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. Gear inferred from Lindsey Buckingham's known studio setup for 'Tango in the Night' era; no direct source confirms exact amp for 'Little Lies' solo, but Rick Turner Model 1 is visually and historically confirmed for Buckingham's 1980s Fleetwood Mac work.

Tone Character(10)

punchy and mid-forwardslightly compressedclear note separationtight and percussive attacksinging sustainarticulate upper midsmodest overdrivestudio-polished claritydynamic and responsivenot overly saturated

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level technique, including fast alternate picking and dynamic fingerstyle articulation, but does not involve advanced shredding or complex timing.

Sources

Lindsey Buckingham—Architect of Song - Premier Guitar What Fleetwood Mac song is this for you? : r/FleetwoodMac

Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear

Create Free Account