Solo Tone

Perpetual Burn

Jason Becker

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarHurricane Moridira LTD.2

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (SH-4) humbucker (stock in Hurricane Moridira LTD.2 at the time; signature Perpetual Burn pickup was not available in 1988)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1988. Jason Becker confirmed use of Marshall JCM800 for Perpetual Burn. A/DA MP-1 preamp was used for Cacophony, but not confirmed for this solo. Guitar is the Hurricane Moridira LTD.2 as seen on the album cover and confirmed by Becker. Pedal use is inferred from era and sources, but no direct studio documentation for solo section effects.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight and articulatefluid legatopowerful high-gain leadclear note separationwarm yet aggressivebright and punchy attackfast sweep picking clarityminimal reverbslightly compressed

Difficulty

The solo is considered expert-level due to its high speed, advanced sweep picking, legato, tapping, and the need for precise articulation and control at extreme tempos.

Sources

Jason Becker – Perpetual Burn - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Jason Becker | Equipboard 5 ways to up your shred game in the style of Jason Becker | Guitar World Eruption: | Guitar World

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