Solo Tone
Thunder March
Marty Friedman
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (early 1980s, likely custom shop, as used on 'Dragon's Kiss')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, as documented for 'Dragon's Kiss' era studio sessions)
PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker), stock Jackson neck (likely JN or J50N, but bridge pickup used for solo)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or similar overdrive, model not 100% confirmed for this session)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or early digital)
Notes
Studio recording, 1988; gear confirmed for 'Dragon's Kiss' album sessions, not live rig. Friedman has stated in interviews and FAQs that settings varied and were adjusted during recording, but the JCM800 and Jackson Kelly with JB bridge pickup are consistently cited for this era.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legatotight and articulate attackbright and cutting lead toneslight mid scoophigh-gain saturationclear note separationfast alternate picking claritytouch-sensitive dynamicsaggressive pick attack
Difficulty
The solo features expert-level shred techniques, including rapid alternate picking, fluid legato, sweep picking, and complex phrasing, demanding advanced technical skill and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (early 1980s, likely custom shop, as used on 'Dragon's Kiss')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, as documented for 'Dragon's Kiss' era studio sessions)
PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker), stock Jackson neck (likely JN or J50N, but bridge pickup used for solo)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or similar overdrive, model not 100% confirmed for this session)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or early digital)
Notes
Studio recording, 1988; gear confirmed for 'Dragon's Kiss' album sessions, not live rig. Friedman has stated in interviews and FAQs that settings varied and were adjusted during recording, but the JCM800 and Jackson Kelly with JB bridge pickup are consistently cited for this era.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legatotight and articulate attackbright and cutting lead toneslight mid scoophigh-gain saturationclear note separationfast alternate picking claritytouch-sensitive dynamicsaggressive pick attack
Difficulty
The solo features expert-level shred techniques, including rapid alternate picking, fluid legato, sweep picking, and complex phrasing, demanding advanced technical skill and control.
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