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Blackbird Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Alter Bridge

Alter Bridge · 2000s · rock

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Original Recording

A reconstruction of the solo tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.

Guitar
PRS Mark Tremonti Signature
Pickups
PRS Tremonti Humbuckers
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (lead channel) + Bogner Ecstasy (for leads)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2007. Mark Tremonti used his PRS signature guitar with PRS Tremonti humbuckers. For the solo, the lead was tracked with a Bogner Ecstasy (per MusicRadar), while rhythm tracks used the Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier. Effects include a Fulltone DejáVibe for the Uni-Vibe style modulation. Settings are for the studio version.

Amp Settings

Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.

Mids
6
Bass
6
Gain
7.5
Reverb
4.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Fulltone DejáVibe · modulation

PRS Mark Tremonti Signature → Fulltone DejáVibe → Bogner Ecstasy (lead channel, with amp reverb)

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Tone Character

  • singing sustain
  • rich harmonic overtones
  • fluid legato runs
  • tight low end
  • articulate pick attack
  • soaring lead tone
  • modulated solo effect
  • present upper mids
  • clear note separation
  • dynamic response

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