Solo Tone

Revolution Radio

Green Day

Guitarpunk2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (1956, single cutaway, likely original P-90 pickup)

AmpDivided by 13 FTR 37 head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cab with Celestion Vintage 30s

PickupsGibson P-90 single coil

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2016. Billie Joe Armstrong used his '56 Les Paul Junior with a Divided by 13 FTR 37 head for overdriven sounds on Revolution Radio. Amp ran into Marshall 4x12 cabs. No evidence of additional pedals or effects used in the solo section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this solo.

Tone Character(9)

singing sustaintight and percussive attackarticulate lead linesfocused midrange punchslightly compressedcrisp pick attackminimal ambiencemodern punk clarityaggressive solo presence

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level technique with accurate bends, vibrato, and clear articulation at a fast tempo, but does not involve advanced shred or complex timing.

Sources

Green Day – ¡TRÉ! - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Green Day – 21st Century Breakdown - Gear & Equipment ...

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