Solo Tone

THE GREATEST

Billie Eilish

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Acoustasonic Telecaster (likely Player or Limited Edition model, as used by Finneas on Billie Eilish's 2024 album sessions)

AmpVox AC30 and/or small vintage Fender combo, possibly Kemper Profiler with amp/cab emulation (as used by Finneas on 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT')

PickupsFishman Under-Saddle Piezo + Internal Body Sensor + Noiseless Magnetic (Acoustasonic system)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus effect (plugin or amp sim, model unknown)

phaserUnknown Phaser effect (plugin or amp sim, model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Finneas (Billie Eilish's producer/brother) used the Acoustasonic Telecaster with a blend of amp (Vox AC30/vintage Fender) and DI, often processed with plugins (Guitar Rig 7 Pro, Two Notes GENOME). Effects like chorus and phaser were added digitally or via plugins. No evidence of traditional pedalboard use; effects likely applied in-the-box or via amp sim.

Tone Character(10)

modern, saturated crunchmodulated, swirling chorus/phasepresent, articulate attackstudio-processed, layereddynamic, expressive solo phrasingclear note separationslightly compressed sustainambient spatial depthnot harsh or scoopedcontrolled, musical drive

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique due to expressive phrasing, dynamic control, and playing cleanly through modulation effects, but does not demand advanced speed or complex fingerings.

Sources

FINNEAS on bringing guitar back to pop with Billie Eilish | Guitar World

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