Solo Tone
Round and Round
Ratt
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (custom, 'Crossed Swords' graphic, Floyd Rose bridge)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (studio), possibly with additional rack effects
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (SH-4) humbucker, bridge position
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayLexicon Lexicon PCM-41 Digital Delay
delayYamaha Yamaha SPX90 (Reverb/Delay Multi-FX)
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Guitar is Warren DeMartini's custom Charvel with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge. Amp is Marshall JCM800, as confirmed by period interviews and gear rundowns. Effects (delay, reverb) added via rack units (Lexicon PCM-41/42, Yamaha SPX90).
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight, focused attackaggressive lead toneharmonic-rich saturationarticulate pick attackcutting upper midsfluid legato runspunchy palm mutingclear note separationslight delay ambience
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead guitar techniques including fast legato, accurate alternate picking, expressive bends, and tight rhythmic control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (custom, 'Crossed Swords' graphic, Floyd Rose bridge)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (studio), possibly with additional rack effects
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (SH-4) humbucker, bridge position
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayLexicon Lexicon PCM-41 Digital Delay
delayYamaha Yamaha SPX90 (Reverb/Delay Multi-FX)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Guitar is Warren DeMartini's custom Charvel with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge. Amp is Marshall JCM800, as confirmed by period interviews and gear rundowns. Effects (delay, reverb) added via rack units (Lexicon PCM-41/42, Yamaha SPX90).
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight, focused attackaggressive lead toneharmonic-rich saturationarticulate pick attackcutting upper midsfluid legato runspunchy palm mutingclear note separationslight delay ambience
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead guitar techniques including fast legato, accurate alternate picking, expressive bends, and tight rhythmic control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
Round and Round settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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