Solo Tone

Undertow

Marty Friedman

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS SE Marty Friedman Model

AmpEngl Steve Morse Signature Model

PickupsPRS SE humbuckers (stock, likely ceramic magnet)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss Chorus (model unknown, likely CE-5 or CH-1)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Undertow' (2014), solo section. Friedman states he used the Engl Steve Morse Signature for the majority of solos on this album. Engl cabinets with 75-watt Engl speakers. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight and articulate lead tonepiercing, biting trebleprecise note separationhigh-gain saturationfluid legato runsaggressive pick attackclear, defined single notesmodern metal lead voicingslight chorus shimmer

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast picking, fluid legato, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for all but experienced players.

Sources

Marty Friedman: Back with Brutality - Premier Guitar Marty Friedman board. Found on FB. : r/guitarpedals [DISCUSSION] Famous players with AWFUL tone (in your opinion)

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