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Cum On Feel the Noize Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Quiet Riot
Quiet Riot · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Washburn A10
Pickups
Washburn humbuckers (likely stock, high-output, ceramic magnet)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1983. Guitar and amp confirmed via music video and multiple sources. No evidence of other guitars used for this solo section. Effects chain includes MXR 1500 Digital Delay for slapback in solo. No evidence of additional pedals or amp effects beyond delay.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- MXR 1500 Digital Delay · delay
Washburn A10 → MXR 1500 Digital Delay → Marshall JCM800 2203 (with light spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- aggressive British crunch
- singing sustain
- tight palm-muted chugs
- cutting lead tone
- articulate pick attack
- slapback delay in solo
- high-output humbucker punch
- loud, saturated solo sound
- classic 80s metal lead tone
Notes & Caveats
- No direct amp knob settings found; values estimated based on typical Marshall JCM800 settings for 80s metal and genre/era conventions.
- Guitar model confirmed via video and Equipboard, but exact pickup model not specified; inferred as stock Washburn A10 humbuckers.
- Delay effect confirmed via artist interview and gear listing; no evidence of other pedals or modulation effects.
- No evidence of amp reverb being a major part of the tone; set to low value for room feel.
- Pickup selector not explicitly stated, but bridge pickup is standard for 80s metal solos and matches tone.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Carlos Cavazo used a modded Marshall (likely JMP or JCM800) with high gain for that saturated 80s hard rock lead, mids pushed for cut, and slightly boosted treble/presence for clarity. The solo is punchy but not overly scooped or fizzy, with minimal reverb typical of 80s LA production.