Solo Tone
The Lights Behind You
SURL
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender or similar, model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (likely modern tube combo or head, model not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely single coils or humbuckers, model not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar or amp used on the studio recording of 'The Lights Behind You' by SURL. No evidence of live vs studio differences. Recording year is 2019 (album release).
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth, compressed leadambient delay trailsslightly modulated (possible chorus or subtle modulation)full-bodied midrangeclear note definitionnot overly scoopedpresent but not harsh treblestudio-polishedmoderate to high gain saturation
Difficulty
The solo requires melodic phrasing, expressive bending, and precise timing to match the delay repeats, but does not involve advanced shredding or complex techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender or similar, model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (likely modern tube combo or head, model not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely single coils or humbuckers, model not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar or amp used on the studio recording of 'The Lights Behind You' by SURL. No evidence of live vs studio differences. Recording year is 2019 (album release).
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth, compressed leadambient delay trailsslightly modulated (possible chorus or subtle modulation)full-bodied midrangeclear note definitionnot overly scoopedpresent but not harsh treblestudio-polishedmoderate to high gain saturation
Difficulty
The solo requires melodic phrasing, expressive bending, and precise timing to match the delay repeats, but does not involve advanced shredding or complex techniques.
The Lights Behind You settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.