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Solo Tone

The Pretender

Foo Fighters

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Trini Lopez (semi-hollow, as used by Dave Grohl in studio for Foo Fighters 'The Pretender')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
PickupsGibson Burstbucker humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7
bass4.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2007. Dave Grohl is known to use the Trini Lopez with the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for distorted tones on 'The Pretender'. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section. All gain/distortion comes from the amp, not pedals.

Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmidrange-forwardtight and punchyarticulate pick attackclear note separationslightly boosted treble for clarityminimal ambienceaggressive and powerfulhigh output, compressednot muddy

Difficulty

The solo requires tight rhythm, fast picking, and control of articulation to avoid muddiness in a high-gain context, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex phrasing.

Sources

Foo Fighters Amp Settings - Signature Dave Grohl Guitar Tone!Dave Grohl's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard

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