Solo Tone

Purple Rain (feat. Mark Lettieri)

Martin Miller

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Fiore (Mark Lettieri signature, likely used by Lettieri on this session)

AmpUnknown modern tube amp (likely Fender or similar clean platform, as per Lettieri's typical studio setup, but not confirmed for this session)

PickupsPRS Fiore single coils (neck/middle), Fiore humbucker (bridge)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb4.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp

overdriveTWA TWA SC-01 Source Code

overdriveMXR MXR Timmy

delayWalrus Audio Walrus Audio Mako D1 Delay V2

reverbWalrus Audio Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb

Notes

Studio session, recorded 2020s. No direct source confirms exact amp or Martin Miller's or Lettieri's full pedalboard for this specific solo, but Lettieri is closely associated with the PRS Fiore and a modern clean amp platform. Settings and effects inferred from Lettieri's known rig and the audible effects in the solo. No evidence of live performance rig for this version.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and glassy lead tonelush ambient delaywarm upper midstouch-sensitive responseslightly compressed attackcrystal-clear note separationexpressive bends and vibratodynamic phrasingrich reverb tail

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, expressive vibrato, and dynamic touch, as well as technical proficiency in legato and bending, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Mark Lettieri Live at PG - Premier Guitar Grammy Award-Winner Mark Lettieri Is Bringing | Reverb News All content Archive | February 2020 | MusicRadar

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