Solo Tone

Paranoid Android

Radiohead

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster Plus

AmpVox AC30 (studio, likely with Marshall Shredmaster pedal for distortion)

PickupsLace Sensor single coils (Red, Blue, Silver)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMarshall Marshall Shredmaster

phaserElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phaser

otherDOD DOD 440 Envelope Filter

Notes

Studio recording, 1996-1997 (OK Computer sessions). Jonny Greenwood used his Telecaster Plus with Lace Sensor pickups, running into a Vox AC30 and a Marshall Shredmaster distortion pedal. Effects chain for the solo includes Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phaser and DOD 440 Envelope Filter. No evidence of amp reverb or delay used in this section.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and bitingsynth-like filter sweepsswirling phaser modulationcompressed sustainsharp, cutting upper midsdynamic envelope movementfuzzy, harmonically rich distortionpercussive pick attackcomplex, swirling modulationintense, saturated lead tone

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control over picking dynamics to trigger the envelope filter, fast and precise lead phrasing, and the ability to manage swirling modulation effects for a synth-like, expressive sound.

Sources

Paranoid Androind Amplifier Settings - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar Complete Guide to Radiohead 'Paranoid Android' - Ultimate Guitar Does any one know the effects used on the Paranoid android solos Radiohead – OK Computer - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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