Solo Tone

My God Is the Sun

Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Marauder

AmpAmpeg V-4 (1970s) and/or Peavey Series 260 Standard PA (studio blend likely, Ampeg V-4 primary for leads)

PickupsStock Gibson Marauder pickups (single-coil in neck, humbucker in bridge, both with unique wiring)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass7

mid7.5

treble6

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnivox Univox Super-Fuzz

boostZVEX ZVEX Super Hard On

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording, 2012-2013 for ...Like Clockwork album. Josh Homme is known to blend amps in the studio; the Marauder is confirmed for this era and album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section. Effects are based on pedalboard evidence and audible cues.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedpronounced midrange bitethick, sustaining fuzzslightly compressed attackaggressive, cutting presencegritty, raw edgeharmonic-rich sustainforward, in-your-face lead soundoctave/frequency doubling artifactsdistinct fuzz character (not smooth overdrive)

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique due to its aggressive attack, fuzz control, and rhythmic phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex note runs.

Sources

Josh Homme's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps Josh Homme's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps

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