Solo Tone

My Kinda Party

Jason Aldean

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Singlecut (likely with Lollar P-90s, as used by Kurt Allison in Aldean's band for leads during this era)

AmpPeavey 6505 head into custom Buddha 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers

PickupsLollar P-90 single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveWampler Wampler Hot Wired

compressionWampler Wampler Ego Compressor

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2010 album session. Kurt Allison is the lead guitarist on the solo. Gear confirmed by Premier Guitar and YouTube rig rundown for this era. No evidence of Telecaster or Mesa/Boogie for the solo section on this track.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy but articulatebright and cuttingtight low endclear note separationslight compression for sustaintouch of amp reverbdynamic pick attacknot high-gain/metalslight overdrive edgecountry-rock lead presence

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, including fast picking, bends, and accurate timing, but does not involve advanced shred or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Jason Aldean Band - Premier Guitar Rig Rundown - Jason Aldean's Jack Sizemore, Kurt Allison, and Tully Kennedy Jason Aldean - "My Kinda Party" - Solo #guitar ... - YouTube

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