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Crazy Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Aerosmith

Aerosmith · 1990s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Ernie Ball Music Man EVH
Pickups
DiMarzio custom humbuckers (as stock in EBMM EVH)
Amp
Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar era-correct Marshall head)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1993 release. Guitar confirmed via video/photo evidence for 'Crazy' solo. Amp model not explicitly stated for this song, but Marshall is strongly indicated by era, genre, and artist's typical studio rig. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for the studio solo.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
6.5
Reverb
3.5
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus · chorus

Ernie Ball Music Man EVH → Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus → Marshall amp (with plate reverb)

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Tone Character

  • singing sustain
  • smooth lead tone
  • clear note separation
  • slightly compressed
  • chorus shimmer
  • warm, rounded highs
  • studio-polished clarity
  • touch-sensitive
  • not overly saturated
  • classic rock lead sound

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