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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
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb3.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
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
Notes & Caveats
- Exact Marshall amp model not specified for the 'Crazy' solo; inferred from era, genre, and typical Aerosmith studio setups.
- No explicit amp knob settings found; values estimated based on Marshall usage in early 1990s classic rock context.
- Pedal use is partially inferred: Maxon CS-550 Chorus is confirmed as used by Whitford in this era, and chorus is clearly audible in the solo.
- No direct evidence of delay pedal, but a short slapback/ambience is audible in the solo; could be studio effect or subtle pedal.
- Pickup choice inferred from typical use of bridge humbucker for solos on EBMM EVH and tonal characteristics.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Joe Perry's solo tone on 'Crazy' is classic early-90s Aerosmith: a saturated but articulate Les Paul through a Marshall-style amp, with strong mids, balanced bass/treble, and moderate presence for clarity. The gain is crunchy but smooth for expressive bends, and there's subtle studio reverb for space without washing out the lead.