Solo Tone

TORE UP

Don Toliver

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for studio recording of solo)

AmpUnknown (no explicit amp model confirmed for studio recording of solo)

PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or humbucker, not specified in sources)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No official studio gear or amp details found for the solo section of 'Tore Up' by Don Toliver. Some forum users reference using a Mustang LT25 with 'doom metal amp' and 'mythic drive' for similar tones, but this is not confirmed for the actual recording. All settings and effects are estimated based on genre, era, and audible characteristics. Studio recording, released 2023.

Tone Character(10)

smooth and slightly overdrivenambient and spaciousclear note definitionsustained melodic linesreverb-heavymodern R&B/hip-hop guitar soundnot heavily saturatedwarm and rounded highssoft attacklead guitar sits above mix

Difficulty

The solo is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques, but requires good control of phrasing, bends, and expressive dynamics to match the smooth, modern R&B feel.

Sources

how do i achieve a similar guitar lead sound like don tolivers tore up?What amp setting do I need to play Tore Up by Don Toliver - Reddit

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