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Easy Lover Guitar Tone Settings — Philip Bailey & Phil Collins

Philip Bailey & Phil Collins · 1980s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Roland G-808 with Roland GR-300 guitar synth
Pickups
Roland G-808 stock humbuckers (likely DiMarzio Super Distortion or similar, as per era and model)
Amp
Unknown (not specified in sources; likely a Marshall or similar British amp typical for Stuermer in the 1980s studio context)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1984. Daryl Stuermer used the Roland G-808 with GR-300 synth for the solo on the original studio version. No explicit amp or pedal model is confirmed for the studio session; pedal/effect details are inferred from audio and era.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
5.5
Reverb
3.5
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay

Roland G-808 → Roland GR-300 synth → Chorus pedal → Delay pedal → Amp (likely Marshall or similar, with plate reverb)

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Tone Character

  • singing sustain
  • bright and articulate
  • slightly compressed
  • smooth upper mids
  • clear note separation
  • chorus shimmer
  • tight low end
  • moderate gain
  • synth-like overtones
  • 80s pop/rock lead

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No explicit amp model or pedal/effect model is confirmed for the original 1984 studio recording; amp and settings are estimated based on era, genre, and typical Stuermer setups.
  • ⚠️Pedal/effect models are not specified in any source; effects are inferred from audio and era.
  • ⚠️Some sources mention a Gibson ES-346, but this was used on later tours, not the original 1984 studio recording.
  • ⚠️No explicit pickup selector position is stated, but bridge pickup is inferred from the solo's tone.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The 'Easy Lover' solo features a classic 80s rock lead tone: medium crunch with strong midrange and treble for cut, moderate bass for clarity, and a touch of reverb for space. The era and likely use of a Marshall or similar British amp (typical for session ace Daryl Stuermer) support these settings.

Sources