Solo Tone

Shot In the Dark

Ozzy Osbourne

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarCharvel Custom Shop San Dimas (Jake E. Lee signature, white, maple fretboard)

AmpMarshall JCM 800 2203 100-watt head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker), DiMarzio SDS-1 (neck single coil, not used in solo)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR Distortion +

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1985-1986. Jake E. Lee played the solo on the original studio track. Gear confirmed by interviews and period photos. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight, focused lead tonearticulate attackbright and cuttingfluid legato runsharmonic overtonespunchy midrangecrisp pick attackslight room ambiencehigh-output bridge pickup

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced lead guitar techniques including fast legato, wide bends, and precise picking, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

OZZY OSBOURNE - SHOT IN THE DARK | GUITAR SOLO LESSON Shot in the Dark Guitar Lesson (Chords/Rhythms) - Ozzy Osbourne

Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear

Create Free Account