Solo Tone
Siberian Khatru
Yes
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-175D
AmpFender Dual Showman
PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Notes
Studio recording, 1972. Steve Howe used the ES-175D for the solo on 'Siberian Khatru' through a Fender Dual Showman. Some sources mention a Gibson BR-9 lap steel for other sections, but the solo is widely attributed to the ES-175D. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfuzzy overdrivearticulate single-note lineswarm but cuttingslightly compressed attackclassic 70s prog fuzzdynamic picking responseclear note separationvintage fuzz characternot overly saturated
Difficulty
The solo requires fast, articulate picking and precise phrasing to cut through the dense mix, as well as dynamic control to maintain clarity and sustain with a fuzz-driven tone.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-175D
AmpFender Dual Showman
PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Notes
Studio recording, 1972. Steve Howe used the ES-175D for the solo on 'Siberian Khatru' through a Fender Dual Showman. Some sources mention a Gibson BR-9 lap steel for other sections, but the solo is widely attributed to the ES-175D. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfuzzy overdrivearticulate single-note lineswarm but cuttingslightly compressed attackclassic 70s prog fuzzdynamic picking responseclear note separationvintage fuzz characternot overly saturated
Difficulty
The solo requires fast, articulate picking and precise phrasing to cut through the dense mix, as well as dynamic control to maintain clarity and sustain with a fuzz-driven tone.
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