Solo Tone

Times Like These

Foo Fighters

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Explorer (likely, as used by Chris Shiflett on studio recordings for this era, but not 100% confirmed for this solo)

AmpFriedman BE-100 (likely for solo, as used by Shiflett for heavier/distorted studio parts on this album)

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Humbucker (bridge), Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker (neck)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzJHS JHS Muffuletta

delayStrymon Strymon TimeLine

chorusBoss Boss CE-2w Chorus

Notes

Studio recording, 2002. Gear inferred from Premier Guitar and Guitar World rig rundowns for the 'One by One' era. Exact solo guitar not 100% confirmed, but Explorer with humbuckers and Friedman BE-100 is most likely for the solo section. No evidence of Dave Grohl playing the solo; Shiflett is credited for most leads in this era.

Tone Character(10)

open and crunchysinging sustainarticulate attackclear note separationslightly compressednot overly saturatedtight low endpresent midstouch of amp reverbdynamic pick response

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level technique, including melodic phrasing, alternate picking, and expressive bends, but does not involve advanced shred or complex timing.

Sources

Chris Shiflett Guitar Garage Tour Revealed! - Premier Guitar Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett Guitar Rig Rundown Gear Tour - Premier Guitar The Gear of Foo Fighters “My Foo Fighters setup is the kind of beast you have when somebody carries your s**t around for you!” Chris Shiflett on his double-life as a jobbing solo artist and lead guitarist in the world’s biggest rock band | Guitar World

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