Solo Tone
Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 6-9
Pink Floyd
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1971 Fender Stratocaster (Black Strat, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups at time of recording)
AmpHiwatt DR105 head with Hiwatt 4x12 cab (Fane/Celestion speakers), plus Marshall 4140 Club & Country 2x12 combo (McKenzie speakers), both miked in stereo
PickupsFender single-coil (1971, pre-EMG, pre-Seymour Duncan mod era)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble5.5
reverb3
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMXR MXR Distortion +
chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Binson Echorec or MXR delay)
compressionMXR Compressor pedal (likely MXR Dyna Comp)
phaserElectro-Harmonix Phaser pedal (likely Electro-Harmonix Small Stone)
Notes
Studio recording, 1974-1975, Wish You Were Here sessions. Gear confirmed for studio, not live. Four amps (2x Hiwatt, 2x Marshall) used in stereo. Effects chain based on studio documentation and audio evidence.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and expressive lead tonelush chorus shimmercrystal-clear articulationsmooth attack and releaseambient spaciousnessdelicate delay repeatswarm, rounded highsdynamic touch sensitivityrich harmonic overtones
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of bends and vibrato, precise timing to match delay repeats, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1971 Fender Stratocaster (Black Strat, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups at time of recording)
AmpHiwatt DR105 head with Hiwatt 4x12 cab (Fane/Celestion speakers), plus Marshall 4140 Club & Country 2x12 combo (McKenzie speakers), both miked in stereo
PickupsFender single-coil (1971, pre-EMG, pre-Seymour Duncan mod era)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble5.5
reverb3
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMXR MXR Distortion +
chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Binson Echorec or MXR delay)
compressionMXR Compressor pedal (likely MXR Dyna Comp)
phaserElectro-Harmonix Phaser pedal (likely Electro-Harmonix Small Stone)
Notes
Studio recording, 1974-1975, Wish You Were Here sessions. Gear confirmed for studio, not live. Four amps (2x Hiwatt, 2x Marshall) used in stereo. Effects chain based on studio documentation and audio evidence.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and expressive lead tonelush chorus shimmercrystal-clear articulationsmooth attack and releaseambient spaciousnessdelicate delay repeatswarm, rounded highsdynamic touch sensitivityrich harmonic overtones
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of bends and vibrato, precise timing to match delay repeats, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for most players.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 6-9 settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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