Solo Tone
Love Ain't No Stranger (US Mix / 2019 Remaster)
Whitesnake
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 1980s, likely 1978-1982, black finish)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (likely G12-65 Celestion speakers)
PickupsGibson Dirty Fingers humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984 for 'Slide It In' album. John Sykes played the solo. Gear confirmed for this era and album, not live rig.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainaggressive pick attacktight and percussiveharmonic-rich lead toneBritish high-gain crunchfluid legato runscutting upper midspunchy low endsearing solo presenceclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo features fast runs, wide bends, and legato phrasing requiring advanced technique and control, especially to match the phrasing and sustain heard in the recording.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 1980s, likely 1978-1982, black finish)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (likely G12-65 Celestion speakers)
PickupsGibson Dirty Fingers humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984 for 'Slide It In' album. John Sykes played the solo. Gear confirmed for this era and album, not live rig.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainaggressive pick attacktight and percussiveharmonic-rich lead toneBritish high-gain crunchfluid legato runscutting upper midspunchy low endsearing solo presenceclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo features fast runs, wide bends, and legato phrasing requiring advanced technique and control, especially to match the phrasing and sustain heard in the recording.
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