Solo Tone
The Boys of Summer
The Ataris
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Les Paul Custom Pro
AmpOrange OR15H 15W Tube Guitar Amp Head
PickupsEpiphone ProBucker humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
delayTC Electronic TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo
reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 release of 'So Long, Astoria'. Gear confirmed via Equipboard and Guitar Chalk for Kristopher Roe during this era. Focused on the solo section, which uses the bridge humbucker for a tight, articulate punk/rock lead tone.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and articulatetight low endslight mid scoopcrunchy breakupdynamic response to pickingbright, articulate highsminimal reverb for immediacybridge pickup clarityadded attack and midrange from overdrivesubtle analog delay for lead sustain
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level technique, including melodic phrasing, alternate picking, and expressive bends, but does not involve advanced speed or complex timing.
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Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Les Paul Custom Pro
AmpOrange OR15H 15W Tube Guitar Amp Head
PickupsEpiphone ProBucker humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
delayTC Electronic TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo
reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 release of 'So Long, Astoria'. Gear confirmed via Equipboard and Guitar Chalk for Kristopher Roe during this era. Focused on the solo section, which uses the bridge humbucker for a tight, articulate punk/rock lead tone.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and articulatetight low endslight mid scoopcrunchy breakupdynamic response to pickingbright, articulate highsminimal reverb for immediacybridge pickup clarityadded attack and midrange from overdrivesubtle analog delay for lead sustain
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level technique, including melodic phrasing, alternate picking, and expressive bends, but does not involve advanced speed or complex timing.
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