Solo Tone
The Bluest Blues
Alvin Lee
Guitarblues1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 'Big Red'
AmpWatkins WEM Dominator MKIII 15-Watt Guitar Amplifier
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely original PAF-style or T-Top, as per era and model)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Gear confirmed for 'The Bluest Blues' era by interviews and Equipboard. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. No explicit mention of pedals in studio, but effects inferred from audio and era.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainsmooth, vocal-like lead tonetouch-sensitive dynamicsthick, harmonically rich overdriveexpressive wah sweepslong, blooming noteswarm, rounded highsslightly compressed attackclassic British blues-rock solo sound
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, expressive wah use, and dynamic touch, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 'Big Red'
AmpWatkins WEM Dominator MKIII 15-Watt Guitar Amplifier
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely original PAF-style or T-Top, as per era and model)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Gear confirmed for 'The Bluest Blues' era by interviews and Equipboard. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. No explicit mention of pedals in studio, but effects inferred from audio and era.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainsmooth, vocal-like lead tonetouch-sensitive dynamicsthick, harmonically rich overdriveexpressive wah sweepslong, blooming noteswarm, rounded highsslightly compressed attackclassic British blues-rock solo sound
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, expressive wah use, and dynamic touch, making it challenging for most intermediate players.