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Altitudes Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Jason Becker
Jason Becker · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Custom Shrapnel-era Hurricane guitar (Superstrat style, likely with DiMarzio pickups)
Pickups
DiMarzio humbucker (bridge position, likely PAF Pro or similar high-output model)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1988. Gear confirmed for 'Perpetual Burn' album sessions, which includes 'Altitudes'. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for the solo section. No evidence of ADA MP-1 or Carvin X100B on this track; JCM800 confirmed by Jason Becker for this album. Pickup and guitar model inferred from era photos and interviews.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7.5
Presence7
Effects Chain
- Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive · overdrive
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Guitar → Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Marshall JCM800 2203 (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- crisp, crunchy tone
- exaggerated high-end EQ
- fluid legato runs
- tight, articulate picking response
- fast attack
- clear note separation
- high-gain saturation
- minimal reverb
- lead-focused clarity