Solo Tone

The Tourist

Radiohead

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 90s American Standard or Plus, as used by Jonny Greenwood on OK Computer)

AmpVox AC30 (1990s reissue, as used in studio for OK Computer)

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups, likely ceramic for this era)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

tremoloDemeter Demeter TRM-1 Tremulator

Notes

Studio recording, 1996-1997, OK Computer sessions. Gear confirmed for album era but not for live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

glassy and chimeyslightly overdriven with edge-of-breakup claritydynamic and touch-sensitiveambient with subtle modulationopen and airy highsclear note separationsustain with gentle breakupexpressive and articulatetremolo pulse adds movementnot compressed or saturated

Difficulty

The solo is moderately challenging due to its expressive phrasing, use of tremolo modulation, and the need for dynamic touch and control over subtle overdrive textures.

Sources

Jonny Greenwood tone : r/radiohead - Reddit Jonny Greenwood's Gear : r/radiohead - Reddit Radiohead – OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017 - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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