Solo Tone

Rock Me

Great White

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarKramer Pacer Custom I

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, stock for Kramer Pacer Custom I in 1987)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. Mark Kendall is documented using a Kramer Pacer Custom I and Marshall JCM800 for the 'Once Bitten' album sessions, which includes 'Rock Me'. No evidence of live/tour substitutions for the solo section. No confirmed pedal use for the solo, but delay is clearly audible.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy, blues-driven lead tonesinging sustainwarm midrange presencesmooth, expressive solo linesBritish cruncharticulate note separationtouch-sensitive responsedynamic attackslightly compressedclassic 80s hard rock lead sound

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced blues-rock phrasing, fast runs, expressive bends, and precise articulation, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Great White Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard The BEST Tone!!! (w/ a capital "T")Interview: Mark Kendall Discusses 30 Years of Great White and New Live Album | Guitar World

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