Solo Tone

Shesmovedon

Unknown Artist

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha Pacifica 904 (likely, based on Steven Wilson's known studio use for Lightbulb Sun era, but not directly confirmed for solo section of 'Shesmovedon')

AmpVox AC30 (likely, as Steven Wilson used AC30 and AC15 in studio for this era; covers reference AC15, but original likely AC30 or AC15)

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

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzWay Huge Way Huge Swollen Pickle

phaserMXR MXR Phase 45

delayStrymon Strymon Timeline

reverbMXR MXR Reverb

Notes

Studio recording, year 2000. No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for solo, but Yamaha Pacifica 904 and Vox AC30/AC15 are most probable based on era and artist interviews. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth, fluid lead linesambient, spatial delayswirling modulation (flanger/phaser)plate-like reverb for spacecrunchy, dynamic overdriveharmonically richtouch-sensitive responseslightly compressed attacknot overly bright, balanced top end

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique, with expressive bends, vibrato, and precise timing to match the delay and modulation effects. While not technically extreme, it demands musical phrasing and dynamic control.

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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