Solo Tone

Shesmovedon

Porcupine Tree

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha Pacifica 904 (likely, as used by Steven Wilson on Lightbulb Sun era studio recordings)

AmpVox AC30 (studio; AC15 used in covers, but AC30 is documented for Lightbulb Sun sessions)

PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker), SSL-1 single coils (neck/middle)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzWay Huge Way Huge Swollen Pickle

phaserMXR MXR Phase 45

reverbMXR MXR Reverb

delayStrymon Strymon Timeline

Notes

Studio recording, 2000, Lightbulb Sun album. Steven Wilson is known to have used a Yamaha Pacifica 904 with a Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker for solos on this album. Vox AC30 is the most cited studio amp for this era, though some covers use AC15. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainrich midrangeslight fuzzinessambient slapback delayplate reverb for spacephaser swirldynamic and touch-sensitivesmooth lead soundgnarly, dirty crunchnot overly compressed

Difficulty

The solo requires expressive phrasing, control of sustain and feedback, and precise timing to match the delay and modulation effects, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Cover of Shesmovedon by Porcupine Tree : r/guitarpedals - Reddit Porcupine Tree's DIRTY solo guitar solo tone, yes that one - Reddit

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