Solo Tone

Tempest Pulse

Greg Howe

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPeavey HP Special CT

AmpCornford MK50H

PickupsPeavey HP Special CT stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveCarl Martin Carl Martin PlexiTone

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

wahDunlop Dunlop Crybaby Wah

Notes

Studio recording for 'Tempest Pulse' solo, from the 2017 album 'Wheelhouse'. Gear confirmed for this era and album by Premier Guitar and Guitar World. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific solo. Effects inferred from both sources and audio.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid legato linestight, articulate attackcompressed but dynamicclear note separationmodern fusion lead tonesmooth upper midsfast, fluid runsslightly scooped midscrystal-clear harmonics

Difficulty

The solo features expert-level fusion techniques, including rapid-fire legato, sweep picking, and complex phrasing, requiring advanced technical mastery and control.

Sources

The Tone Odyssey: Greg Howe’s Six-String Journey - Premier Guitar Greg Howe Goes Back to His Roots for Blistering New Album | Guitar World Greg Howe—Searching for Boundary-Breaking Guitar Sounds Greg Howe Style Lesson

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