Solo Tone

Miracle

Marty Friedman

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS SE Marty Friedman Signature

AmpENGL E650 Ritchie Blackmore Signature Head

PickupsPRS SE Marty Friedman Signature Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, released 2017 (Wall of Sound album). Gear inferred from interviews and Marty's own statements about his Wall of Sound era rig. No direct studio documentation for 'Miracle' solo, but PRS SE Marty Friedman and ENGL Blackmore are confirmed as his main studio rig for this album.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainfluid and smooth legatotight and articulate attackbright but not harshclear note separation at high gainvocal-like phrasingharmonic clarityhigh output humbucker bitefast alternate picking clarityexpressive bends and vibrato

Difficulty

The solo features advanced techniques like rapid legato, alternate picking, expressive vibrato, and complex phrasing at high speed, demanding expert-level control and precision.

Sources

Can “Speed Bursts” Actually Help Your Chops? - Premier Guitar Marty Friedman Discusses His Hatred of the Term "Shredders," New Solo Album | Guitar World

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