Solo Tone

When the Children Cry

White Lion

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarWhite Lion Custom ESP Strat-style (Vito Bratta signature, HSS configuration, Floyd Rose)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 Head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1987-88)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker), stock single coils (middle/neck)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely rack delay such as Lexicon PCM-41 or Roland SDE-3000)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely rack chorus such as Roland Dimension D or Boss CE-1)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Pride' album (1987-88); all gear and settings refer to the original studio solo, not live or covers. No evidence of additional preamp or distortion pedals in the studio chain; overdrive/distortion from amp. Effects are rack-based or studio post-processing.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth legato phrasingcrystal-clear note separationslightly compressed attackwarm, vocal-like lead tonetouch-sensitive dynamicsnot overly saturateddelicate delay repeatssubtle stereo spreadarticulate high end

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced legato and tapping technique, precise string skipping, and expressive vibrato, making it challenging for intermediate players but not at the extreme shredder level.

Sources

Dann V. | Equipboard What song embodies your idea of the perfect tone. : r/Guitar - Reddit your favourite guitar solo that's just soul crushing and a emotional ...

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