Solo Tone

Waves

Guthrie Govan

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSuhr Guthrie Govan Signature (early prototype, HSH, roasted maple neck, basswood body, maple top)

AmpCornford MK50H II head with Cornford 4x12 cabinet

PickupsSuhr SSH+ (bridge humbucker), Suhr ML (middle single coil), Suhr SSV (neck humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely rack or studio unit)

reverbUnknown Reverb (studio or amp, not pedal)

Notes

Studio recording, 2006 (Erotic Cakes album). Guthrie has confirmed in interviews and clinics that the Cornford MK50H II was used for the album, including 'Waves'. The Suhr GG prototype was his main guitar for the session. No evidence of live rig or later Victory amps for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and liquidarticulate and cleartouch-sensitiveslightly compressedwarm midrangeglassy top endrich harmonicsexpansive stereo imageviolin-like lead

Difficulty

This solo is considered expert-level due to its demanding legato, hybrid picking, and phrasing complexity, requiring both technical mastery and expressive control.

Sources

How Guthrie Govan’s 'Erotic Cakes' Changed the Game - Premier Guitar Guthrie Govan | Equipboard Guthrie Govan's pedalboard and amp settings - The Gear Page

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