Solo Tone
Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare) [feat. MGMT & Ratatat]
Kid Cudi
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely, as used by Ratatat's Mike Stroud in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely, as Ratatat are known for using Marshalls in studio recordings of this era)
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson Burstbucker or similar, stock Les Paul Standard)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009. Gear inferred from Ratatat's typical studio setup for this era; no direct source confirms exact models for this track. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodic lead toneambient, spacey solo soundclear delay repeatslush stereo spreadnot overly saturatedexpressive phrasingmodulated, swirling texturewarm midrange presencecrunchy but not harsh
Difficulty
The solo is approachable for intermediate players, focusing on melodic phrasing and expressive bends rather than speed or technical complexity. The main challenge is matching the feel and timing with the delay effect.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely, as used by Ratatat's Mike Stroud in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely, as Ratatat are known for using Marshalls in studio recordings of this era)
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson Burstbucker or similar, stock Les Paul Standard)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009. Gear inferred from Ratatat's typical studio setup for this era; no direct source confirms exact models for this track. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodic lead toneambient, spacey solo soundclear delay repeatslush stereo spreadnot overly saturatedexpressive phrasingmodulated, swirling texturewarm midrange presencecrunchy but not harsh
Difficulty
The solo is approachable for intermediate players, focusing on melodic phrasing and expressive bends rather than speed or technical complexity. The main challenge is matching the feel and timing with the delay effect.