Solo Tone
The One That Got Away
Katy Perry
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender American Standard Stratocaster (likely, session player; exact model for solo not confirmed)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely studio amp, typical for pop/rock session work in 2010s, but not confirmed for this solo)
PickupsFender single-coil (exact pickup model unknown, likely stock Strat single-coils)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal or amp reverb (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2010-2011. No direct evidence of exact guitar/amp for the solo section; inferred from era/session player conventions and audible tone. No evidence of Katy Perry herself playing the solo; likely a session guitarist. No evidence of specific pedals or amp settings for this track.
Tone Character(10)
singing and melodicsmooth sustainbright and presentslightly compressedarticulate note separationmoderate crunchnot harsh or fizzystudio-polishedexpressive bendspop/rock lead clarity
Difficulty
The solo requires melodic phrasing, expressive bends, and clean articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender American Standard Stratocaster (likely, session player; exact model for solo not confirmed)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely studio amp, typical for pop/rock session work in 2010s, but not confirmed for this solo)
PickupsFender single-coil (exact pickup model unknown, likely stock Strat single-coils)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal or amp reverb (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2010-2011. No direct evidence of exact guitar/amp for the solo section; inferred from era/session player conventions and audible tone. No evidence of Katy Perry herself playing the solo; likely a session guitarist. No evidence of specific pedals or amp settings for this track.
Tone Character(10)
singing and melodicsmooth sustainbright and presentslightly compressedarticulate note separationmoderate crunchnot harsh or fizzystudio-polishedexpressive bendspop/rock lead clarity
Difficulty
The solo requires melodic phrasing, expressive bends, and clean articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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