Solo Tone

The Best Is yet to Come

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Flying V (likely 1980s model, Wolf Hoffmann's main guitar for solos in this era)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic 1980s Accept studio amp)

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge position, ceramic magnet, high output)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2012 album 'Stalingrad', but Accept's classic tone is based on 1980s Marshall JCM800 and Flying V with DiMarzio Super Distortion. No direct source confirms the exact solo chain for this song, but this matches all available interviews and era-correct gear. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth, saturated gainclear note separationtight, focused lead soundcrisp attackslight reverb tailharmonic overtonesfluid legato runsbridge pickup biteno audible modulation effects

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced phrasing skills, including controlled bends, legato runs, and expressive vibrato, but does not feature extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

Sources

No direct source for this song's solo gear/settings; inferred from Accept's 2010s studio rig and Wolf Hoffmann interviews No evidence of pedals or modulation effects in solo; delay/reverb audible

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