Solo Tone

Love Is a Lie

Great White

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson King V Inferno Red

AmpMarshall Valvestate

PickupsJackson humbuckers (likely stock, high-output, ceramic magnets)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No official studio documentation found; Source 1 shows a cover using Jackson King V and Marshall Valvestate for the solo. The original recording is from the mid-1980s studio session. No evidence of other guitars or amps for this solo. Settings estimated based on typical 1980s hard rock/metal studio practices with Marshall hybrid amps.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainbright and articulate leadtight low endaggressive pick attackfluid legato phrasingharmonic overtonessmooth lead sustainclassic 80s hard rock solo soundMarshall-style crunch with extra gainarticulate single-note clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced lead guitar techniques typical of 80s hard rock, including fast picking, smooth legato, expressive bends, and accurate vibrato, making it challenging for intermediate players.