Solo Tone

Made of Stone (Remastered 2009)

The Stone Roses

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1960s reissue, Shell Pink finish)

AmpVox AC30 (1980s/early 1990s model, likely Top Boost)

PickupsFender single-coil Strat pickups (stock or vintage-style, 1980s/90s spec)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusIbanez Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff (variant, likely Russian or NYC)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or tape-style)

Notes

Studio recording, 1988-89 for debut album; solo section. Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album by Equipboard and multiple forum sources. Pedal models inferred from era-correct live/studio use and audible effects. No evidence of Les Paul or Gretsch on this track's solo. Settings estimated based on typical AC30 usage for this genre and era.

Tone Character(10)

jangly and saturatedmodulated shimmerspacey, swirling ambiencefuzzy, compressed sustainBritish chimearticulate note separationmedium gain with claritydynamic pick attack responseslightly scooped midsechoed lead lines

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, careful control of effects (chorus, delay, fuzz), and rhythmic accuracy to match the song's phrasing and ambience.

Sources

John Squire - Equipboard Pedals on the stone roses “Made of stone”? : r/guitarpedals John Squire | Equipboard

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