Solo Tone

Song for the Dead

Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Marauder

AmpAmpeg V-4

PickupsStock Gibson Marauder pickups (single-coil neck, humbucker bridge, both custom-wired)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass7

mid7

treble6

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

boostZVEX ZVEX Super Hard On Boost

Notes

Studio recording, 2002. Gear confirmed for Songs for the Deaf album sessions. Pedalboard and amp choices based on direct source evidence for this album and song. Not live rig.

Tone Character(10)

thick and mid-forwardaggressive and saturatedtight and focused attacksinging sustaincutting lead presencepunchy, compressed dynamicsarticulate note separationmodern stoner rock lead soundslightly scooped highsdense, harmonically rich distortion

Difficulty

The solo requires fast picking, tight rhythmic control, and nuanced use of sustain and feedback, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Josh Homme's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Queens of the Stone Age – Songs For The Deaf - Equipboard

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