Solo Tone
Silent Lucidity
Queensrÿche
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s model, as seen in music video and era photos)
AmpSoldano SLO-100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar for late 80s/early 90s Les Paul Custom)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1990 (Empire album sessions). Chris DeGarmo is credited for the solo. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo. Gear confirmed for this era and album by Equipboard and period photos.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth lead tonewarm and expressivelush and ambientmelodic phrasingclear note separationslight overdrive, not high-gaintouch-sensitive dynamicsfuzzy edgeambient delay and reverb
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with a focus on expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, but does not demand advanced speed or complex runs.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s model, as seen in music video and era photos)
AmpSoldano SLO-100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar for late 80s/early 90s Les Paul Custom)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1990 (Empire album sessions). Chris DeGarmo is credited for the solo. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo. Gear confirmed for this era and album by Equipboard and period photos.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth lead tonewarm and expressivelush and ambientmelodic phrasingclear note separationslight overdrive, not high-gaintouch-sensitive dynamicsfuzzy edgeambient delay and reverb
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with a focus on expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, but does not demand advanced speed or complex runs.
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