Solo Tone

Roman Holiday

Fontaines D.C.

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

Guitar1964 Fender Mustang (upgraded with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge, single-coil always on)

AmpFender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb

PickupsFender single-coil (neck), Seymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge), single-coil always on, Hot Rails blended in for certain moments

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR Micro Amp

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or tape-style)

reverbMoose Electronics Moose Electronics Reverb

Notes

Studio recording, 2022 (Skinty Fia album). Carlos O'Connell is the guitarist for the solo. Sources confirm the Mustang was used for heavier/distorted sections, with the amp's spring reverb and additional pedals. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.

Tone Character(10)

jangly top endmodulated shimmercrunchy midrangebright and articulate attackpercussive strumminglush spring reverb tailslight chorus swirlechoed repeats from delaydynamic pick attackopen, airy sustain

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate skill due to its rhythmic complexity, use of effects, and dynamic strumming, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or high-speed passages.

Sources

Fontaines D.C. Rig Rundown - Premier Guitar Fontaines D.C. Rig Rundown [2025] - Premier Guitar Looking for the pedals used in Roman Holiday by Fontaines DC Roman Holiday tab? : r/fontainesdc - Reddit

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