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Flying Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Anathema
Anathema · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson SG (exact model unknown, likely Standard or Special, as used by Danny Cavanagh in this era)
Pickups
Humbuckers (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)
Amp
Laney amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Laney VH100R or similar, as used by Anathema mid-2000s)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 2003 (A Natural Disaster album). No direct evidence for pedals or amp model for this specific solo, but era and band interviews indicate Laney amps and Gibson SG were primary studio gear. No evidence for live-specific changes.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Guitar → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Laney amplifier (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- warm and smooth
- singing sustain
- ambient spaciousness
- clear note separation
- slightly compressed
- touch-sensitive
- melodic and expressive
- not harsh or fizzy
- moderate gain, not high-gain
- lush, atmospheric lead sound
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms exact pedal or amp model for the 'Flying' solo; gear is inferred from era and band interviews.
- No numeric amp settings found; values estimated based on typical Laney amp settings for melodic rock solos and genre/era.
- No pedalboard or effect chain for this specific recording found in sources; delay and reverb are included due to clear audibility in the solo.
- Pickup choice inferred from tone (warm, singing, smooth) and typical Anathema lead tones.
- If more precise studio notes or isolated track analysis become available, update is recommended.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The solo in 'Flying' features a smooth, sustaining lead tone with moderate gain, forward mids, and balanced bass/treble, typical of Anathema's early 2000s post-rock/alt-metal sound. The amp settings reflect a British-voiced crunch with enough reverb for atmosphere but not excessive, matching their likely use of Laney or Marshall amps and studio ambience.