Solo Tone

Play With Me

EXTREME

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarWashburn N4 (likely early prototype or production, alder body, Floyd Rose, reverse headstock, ebony fretboard)

AmpMarshall JCM 800 2203 (studio, late 1980s; live: JCM 2000 DSL, but studio is JCM 800 per era and interviews)

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-1 '59 (neck), Bill Lawrence L500XL (bridge) – bridge pickup used for solo

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid6.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT 2 Distortion

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90 (script logo, vintage)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (rack or Boss GT-8, model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1989. Nuno Bettencourt used his Washburn N4 with Bill Lawrence L500XL bridge pickup into a Marshall JCM 800 2203 head and 4x12 cab (Celestion G12T-75 speakers). Pro Co RAT distortion pedal always on. MXR Phase 90 used for some solos. Delay added via rack or Boss GT-8 in effects loop (live), likely rack delay in studio. No chorus or flanger. Pickup selector set to bridge for solo. All info specific to 'Play With Me' solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and articulateaggressive pick attacksinging sustaincrisp, cutting treblefocused midrangecontrolled low-endminimal reverbfluid legato claritypercussive palm mutingno modulation swirl

Difficulty

The solo features rapid-fire alternate picking, sweep picking, tapping, and string skipping at a very fast tempo, requiring expert-level technique and precision.

Sources

Nuno Bettencourt & Pat Badger: Extreme Guitar Gear Rundown - Premier Guitar

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