GuitarDistortedSolo
Born to Kill Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Social Distortion
Social Distortion · 1990s · punk
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1968 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
Pickups
P-90 single coil
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1996. Guitar and amp confirmed for 'White Light, White Heat, White Trash' era. No direct evidence of pedals or effects for this solo, but amp and guitar are well-documented for this album and era.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- thick and mid-forward
- biting upper mids
- punchy and articulate
- slightly gritty edge
- singing sustain
- dynamic pick attack
- vintage P-90 clarity
- touch of natural amp reverb
- open and raw
- classic punk crunch