Solo Tone

Rain

Candlebox

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMesa/Boogie Single Rectifier 50W Solo Head

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely original late-70s/early-80s spec)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1993. Guitar and amp confirmed for Candlebox debut album era. No explicit pedalboard or solo-specific gear for 'Rain' solo found; wah pedal (Boss PW-10 V-Wah) is mentioned in period interviews as part of Peter Klett's rig, but not tied to this specific solo. No evidence of Roland JC-120 or Soldano Decatone for this solo. Settings estimated based on amp type, genre, and era.

Tone Character(9)

singing sustainsmooth and roundedmid-forwardclear note separationwarm lead voicetouch-sensitivenot overly compressedmoderate gainclassic 90s alternative rock solo tone

Difficulty

The solo is intermediate due to its expressive phrasing, sustained bends, and need for dynamic control, but does not require advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

Peter Klett, Candlebox Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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