Solo Tone
Wind of Change
Scorpions
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Rudolf Schenker Flying V
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head
PickupsHumbucker (likely Dimarzio Michael Schenker Signature or Seymour Duncan JB, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Matthias Jabs played the solo. Gear inferred from era-correct studio use and Equipboard documentation. No direct studio photo, but multiple sources confirm this setup for the album period.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodicarticulate and expressivemoderate compressionclear note separationrich and full-bodiedanthemic lead soundslightly scooped mids but presentdelay adds spatial depthnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing. Timing is important due to the use of delay, but the tempo is moderate and there are no advanced shred techniques.
Sources
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Rudolf Schenker Flying V
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head
PickupsHumbucker (likely Dimarzio Michael Schenker Signature or Seymour Duncan JB, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Matthias Jabs played the solo. Gear inferred from era-correct studio use and Equipboard documentation. No direct studio photo, but multiple sources confirm this setup for the album period.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodicarticulate and expressivemoderate compressionclear note separationrich and full-bodiedanthemic lead soundslightly scooped mids but presentdelay adds spatial depthnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing. Timing is important due to the use of delay, but the tempo is moderate and there are no advanced shred techniques.
Wind of Change settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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