Solo Tone
Say Hello 2 Heaven
Temple of the Dog
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 90s, used by Mike McCready in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM900
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul Standard, likely Alnico II or V magnets)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1990/1991. Gear confirmed for studio use on this track. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp/guitar for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainslightly overdrivenrich midrangeclear note definitionmelodic and expressivetouch-sensitiveambient reverbharmonically complexnot overly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique with expressive bends and vibrato, melodic phrasing, and dynamic control, but does not involve high-speed shredding or complex timing.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 90s, used by Mike McCready in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM900
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul Standard, likely Alnico II or V magnets)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1990/1991. Gear confirmed for studio use on this track. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp/guitar for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainslightly overdrivenrich midrangeclear note definitionmelodic and expressivetouch-sensitiveambient reverbharmonically complexnot overly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique with expressive bends and vibrato, melodic phrasing, and dynamic control, but does not involve high-speed shredding or complex timing.
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