Solo Tone
So Lonely
The Police
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1961 Fender Telecaster Custom
AmpFender Twin Reverb (silverface, late 1970s)
PickupsFender single-coil (vintage Telecaster spec)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix
Notes
Studio recording, 1978 (recorded for 'Outlandos d'Amour'). Andy Summers used his main Telecaster and a Fender Twin Reverb. Effects were provided by pedals, notably the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix. No evidence of Marshall or Roland amps on this studio track.
Tone Character(10)
bright and cuttingmodulated shimmer from flangerclear note separationslightly compressed attackdynamic and articulatetouch-sensitivetight and percussivepronounced modulation swirledge-of-breakup cleancrisp high end
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of dynamics and timing, especially with the flanger effect, as well as clean articulation and fast picking. The modulation effect adds a layer of complexity to phrasing and note clarity.
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Original Gear
Guitar1961 Fender Telecaster Custom
AmpFender Twin Reverb (silverface, late 1970s)
PickupsFender single-coil (vintage Telecaster spec)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix
Notes
Studio recording, 1978 (recorded for 'Outlandos d'Amour'). Andy Summers used his main Telecaster and a Fender Twin Reverb. Effects were provided by pedals, notably the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix. No evidence of Marshall or Roland amps on this studio track.
Tone Character(10)
bright and cuttingmodulated shimmer from flangerclear note separationslightly compressed attackdynamic and articulatetouch-sensitivetight and percussivepronounced modulation swirledge-of-breakup cleancrisp high end
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of dynamics and timing, especially with the flanger effect, as well as clean articulation and fast picking. The modulation effect adds a layer of complexity to phrasing and note clarity.
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