Solo Tone

Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)

Weezer

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul Standard)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Notes

Studio recording for 'Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)'; gear confirmed for the 2024 remaster session. Big Muff fuzz pedal used for solo. No evidence of modulation or time-based pedals in solo. Year: 2024 remaster, referencing original 1994 Blue Album session gear.

Tone Character(10)

thick fuzz texturesinging sustainfat and saturated lead soundmidrange punchharmonic richnessaggressive attackslightly compressedcranked amp breakupclassic alternative rock solo toneno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, including expressive bends, vibrato, and sustaining notes with fuzz. The phrasing and timing are crucial for capturing the song's feel, but there are no advanced shred techniques.

Sources

[NEWBIE] Guitar tone for the solo in Say it Ain't So - Weezer - Reddit Weezer – Weezer 30 (Anniversary Super Deluxe) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Say It Ain't So distortion : r/weezer - Reddit

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