Solo Tone
Waiting
Green Day
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (likely 1956 or 1957, single cutaway, P-90 pickup)
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead 100-watt head (Dookie mod) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30s
PickupsGibson P-90 single coil
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
Notes
Studio recording, year 2000 (Warning album). Billie Joe Armstrong's main studio setup for this era; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo. No evidence of DI or additional layering for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatepunchy midrangeclassic punk crunchsinging sustaindynamic pick attackslightly compressedtight low endclear note separationopen and presentminimal ambience
Difficulty
The solo is accessible for intermediate players, featuring straightforward melodic lines, moderate tempo, and basic rock phrasing without complex technical demands.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (likely 1956 or 1957, single cutaway, P-90 pickup)
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead 100-watt head (Dookie mod) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30s
PickupsGibson P-90 single coil
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
Notes
Studio recording, year 2000 (Warning album). Billie Joe Armstrong's main studio setup for this era; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo. No evidence of DI or additional layering for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatepunchy midrangeclassic punk crunchsinging sustaindynamic pick attackslightly compressedtight low endclear note separationopen and presentminimal ambience
Difficulty
The solo is accessible for intermediate players, featuring straightforward melodic lines, moderate tempo, and basic rock phrasing without complex technical demands.
Waiting settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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