Solo Tone

One Night Love Affair

Bryan Adams

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-295 (vintage, gold, P-90 pickups)

AmpMarshall JTM45 (studio recording, likely with 4x12 cab, 1984)

PickupsGibson P-90 single coils

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Tube Screamer type)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or tape-style)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Reckless' (1984). Guitarist: Keith Scott. Guitar confirmed as ES-295 with P-90s for this era/album. Amp not explicitly confirmed for this song, but period interviews and genre indicate Marshall JTM45 was used for distorted tones on 'Reckless'. No evidence of Stratocaster or other guitars on this solo. No evidence of live rig or modern digital gear on original recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainclassic British cruncharticulate lead linespunchy midrangeslightly compressed attackclear note separationmoderate gain, not saturatedtouch-sensitive responseharmonic overtonesdynamic pick attack

Difficulty

The solo is intermediate due to its melodic phrasing, expressive bends, and need for sustain and dynamic control, but does not require advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Bryan Adams - Premier Guitar Bryan Adams – Reckless - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard ONE NIGHT LOVE AFFAIR TAB by Bryan Adams @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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