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Ghost (Live) Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Phish
Phish · 2010s+ · rock
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Languedoc G2
Pickups
Custom-wound humbuckers (Languedoc, likely Seymour Duncan SH-1 or similar, but custom for Languedoc)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark III (Simul-Class, hardwood combo, with 1x12 EVM12L speaker)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Live performance, post-2009 era (2010s+), typical Trey Anastasio live rig. No direct source for exact pedalboard for this specific 'Ghost (Live)' solo, but pedalboard photos and forum consensus confirm core elements. No evidence of studio context; all sources reference live rig.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Ross Compressor · compression
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
- Way Huge Supa-Puss Analog Delay · delay
- Moog MF-104M Analog Delay · delay
Languedoc G2 → Ross Compressor → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Way Huge Supa-Puss Analog Delay → Moog MF-104M Analog Delay → Mesa/Boogie Mark III (spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- liquid, vocal-like lead lines
- clear note separation
- warm and harmonically rich
- slightly compressed attack
- ambient delay trails
- rich midrange presence
- articulate single-note runs
- open, harmonically complex overtones
- dynamic touch sensitivity
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'Ghost (Live)' solo; settings estimated based on typical Trey Anastasio Mesa/Boogie Mark III usage and genre/era.
- Pedal model names are inferred from multiple forum posts and known pedalboard photos from the era, but not confirmed for this exact performance.
- Exact pickup selector position not explicitly stated, but neck pickup is strongly indicated by tone and forum consensus.
- Delay and reverb are clearly audible in the solo, but specific pedal settings are not documented in sources.
- No evidence of amp-based effects beyond reverb; all other effects are from pedals.
- No evidence of effects loop usage, but Trey is known to use one in his rig.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Trey Anastasio's 'Ghost (Live)' solo tone is edge-of-breakup with clear note separation, strong mids, and a warm but articulate top end, typical of his Mesa/Boogie Mark series or Deluxe Reverb amps. The settings reflect his preference for mid-forward, touch-sensitive tones with moderate bass, restrained treble, and subtle amp reverb, matching the jam-band/rock context.