Solo Tone

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Warrant

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarKramer Baretta (likely 1980s, as used by Joey Allen and Mike Slamer on Cherry Pie album)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (standard for Warrant's Cherry Pie era studio recordings)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, standard for Kramer Baretta of this era)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1990 (Cherry Pie album). Both Joey Allen and Mike Slamer played solos; gear based on period interviews and typical studio setup. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid lead tonetight, articulate attackbright upper midsharmonic overtonessmooth legato runspinch harmonicsfast alternate pickingcutting solo presence80s hair metal lead sound

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced lead guitar techniques typical of 80s hair metal, including fast picking, smooth legato, and expressive bends, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Warrant’s Joey Allen sets the record straight on his solos | Guitar World Epic Guitar Songs with Acoustic Intros : r/Music - Reddit Warrant Uncle Tom's Cabin Guitar Solo with TAB - YouTube

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