Solo Tone

Why, Pt. 2

Collective Soul

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul (likely Standard or Custom, as referenced by Dean Roland for studio work in this era)

AmpVox AC30 Custom Classic (AC30CCH, as used by Joel Kosche and referenced for both studio and live in this era)

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490/498 or similar)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahMorley Morley Bad Horsie 2 Wah

phaserMXR MXR EVH Phase 90

delayLine 6 Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler

compressionKeeley Keeley Compressor

Notes

Studio recording, year 2000 (album 'Blender'). Gear references are from interviews and rig rundowns for this era. No direct photo/video of the exact session, but Les Paul and AC30 are repeatedly cited as core studio gear for solos.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainmidrange-forwardarticulate attackslightly compressedclear note separationclassic rock solo voicingmoderate gain, not saturateddynamic pick responsevocal-like phrasingtouch-sensitive

Difficulty

The solo features moderately fast runs, expressive wah pedal use, and requires precise bending and phrasing. While not extremely technical, it demands good control of effects and articulation.

Sources

Joel Kosche, Collective Soul Guitarist Gear Collective Soul's Dean Roland on gear and the band's '90s ...Collective Soul Members, Gear & Sound

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