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Billie Jean Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson · 1980s · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Yamaha SG2000
Pickups
Yamaha Alnico humbuckers
Amp
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1982; the solo on 'Billie Jean' was played by David Williams using a Yamaha SG2000 into a Roland JC-120. No evidence of additional pedals for the solo; chorus effect is from the amp. No evidence of live variation for the solo section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain0
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence5
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Tone Character
- bright and glassy
- tight and percussive
- articulate single-note clarity
- distinctive chorus shimmer
- studio-polished clean
- minimal reverb
- no distortion or overdrive
- funk-inspired attack
- dynamic response to picking
- clear note separation