Solo Tone
Mars To Liverpool
Liam Gallagher & John Squire
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarJohn Squire signature Fender Stratocaster (likely custom shop, rosewood fretboard, single-coil pickups)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar classic British amp)
PickupsFender single-coil (likely Custom Shop '60s style, stock on Squire's Strat)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024. No direct evidence for exact amp/pedal models for this song's solo; inference based on Squire's typical studio gear and audible tone. No evidence of Liam Gallagher playing guitar on the solo.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainBritish cruncharticulate lead linesslightly saturateddynamic pick attackclear note separationtouch-sensitive responseopen, airy highsclassic rock solo tone
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate lead technique, expressive phrasing, and control of dynamics and timing, especially with delay repeats and articulation.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarJohn Squire signature Fender Stratocaster (likely custom shop, rosewood fretboard, single-coil pickups)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar classic British amp)
PickupsFender single-coil (likely Custom Shop '60s style, stock on Squire's Strat)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Sources
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024. No direct evidence for exact amp/pedal models for this song's solo; inference based on Squire's typical studio gear and audible tone. No evidence of Liam Gallagher playing guitar on the solo.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainBritish cruncharticulate lead linesslightly saturateddynamic pick attackclear note separationtouch-sensitive responseopen, airy highsclassic rock solo tone
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate lead technique, expressive phrasing, and control of dynamics and timing, especially with delay repeats and articulation.