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Gilberto Concerto Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Paul Gilbert
Paul Gilbert · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez PGM (likely PGM100 or similar, as used by Paul Gilbert in late 1990s studio recordings)
Pickups
DiMarzio PAF Pro (humbucker, bridge position)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 (typical for Paul Gilbert's late 90s studio work, no direct source for this song but consistent with era and genre)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, released on 'Flying Dog' (1998). No direct studio documentation for this song, but Paul Gilbert's rig from this era is well-documented. No live rig info relevant to this recording.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive · overdrive
Ibanez PGM → TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive → Marshall JCM800 (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- bright and articulate
- tight and percussive attack
- fluid legato
- clear note separation
- crisp harmonics
- high output, modern shred sound
- minimal background noise
- fast alternate picking clarity
- aggressive, present midrange
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms exact amp or pedal settings for 'Gilberto Concerto' solo; settings estimated based on Paul Gilbert's typical late 1990s studio rig and genre conventions.
- No explicit mention of delay, chorus, or other modulation effects in sources; overdrive pedal (MojoMojo) is confirmed as a Paul Gilbert signature but not specifically tied to this recording.
- Pickup and amp model inferred from Paul Gilbert's known gear for the 'Flying Dog' era; no photo or interview confirms exact guitar/amp for this track.
- Effects chain is based on typical Paul Gilbert studio setup and audible characteristics of the solo (no clear delay or modulation effects heard).
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Paul Gilbert's 'Gilberto Concerto' solo features a saturated, articulate lead tone typical of his late-90s/early-2000s work, likely using a Laney or Marshall amp with high gain, forward mids, and balanced bass/treble for note clarity. The reverb is subtle, just enough for space, and presence is set to add clarity without harshness.