Solo Tone
Message Man
twenty one pilots
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar as used by Tyler Joseph in studio era)
AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe (likely, based on studio and live use by Tyler Joseph in this era; no explicit source for this song, but consistent with band’s gear for Blurryface sessions)
PickupsFender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (Blurryface album). No explicit confirmation of exact guitar/amp for this solo, but Telecaster and Fender amps are most documented for Tyler Joseph in this era. No pedalboard or amp settings are confirmed for this specific song/solo.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear single-note definitiondynamic and responsivemild amp breakupno heavy compressionopen and airyno pronounced mid-scooptight low endpresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The solo requires clean legato technique and melodic phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord work. The main challenge is expressive articulation and timing.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar as used by Tyler Joseph in studio era)
AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe (likely, based on studio and live use by Tyler Joseph in this era; no explicit source for this song, but consistent with band’s gear for Blurryface sessions)
PickupsFender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (Blurryface album). No explicit confirmation of exact guitar/amp for this solo, but Telecaster and Fender amps are most documented for Tyler Joseph in this era. No pedalboard or amp settings are confirmed for this specific song/solo.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear single-note definitiondynamic and responsivemild amp breakupno heavy compressionopen and airyno pronounced mid-scooptight low endpresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The solo requires clean legato technique and melodic phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord work. The main challenge is expressive articulation and timing.
Message Man settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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