Solo Tone

Superfly Sister

Michael Jackson

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (likely session guitarist's Strat-style or Superstrat electric guitar)

AmpUnknown (likely Marshall or similar high-headroom studio amp, model unknown)

PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or humbucker, model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct sources specify the exact guitar or amp used for the 'Superfly Sister' solo. Michael Jackson's 1990s studio sessions often used top LA session players and standard high-quality studio amps. This is for the studio recording, 1996-1997 (HIStory sessions).

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatesmooth sustainslightly compressed attackfunky and expressivemoderate gain crunchclear note separationstudio-polished claritydynamic phrasingnot overly saturatedtouch of ambience

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and rhythmic accuracy typical of funky pop/rock solos, but does not involve advanced shred techniques.

Sources

Advice on tone settings : r/Guitar

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