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Give In to Me Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson · 1990s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (Slash's 1987 replica, likely Kris Derrig or Max Baranet build)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers
Amp
Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1991. Slash played the solo for the Dangerous album session. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio solo. No confirmed pedalboard photos from the session.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
7.5
Reverb
2.5
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay

Guitar → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 (with light spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • singing sustain
  • fluid legato phrasing
  • aggressive yet controlled lead tone
  • British-voiced overdrive
  • rich harmonic overtones
  • vocal-like bends
  • clear note separation
  • touch-sensitive response
  • slight delay ambience
  • thick, mid-forward presence

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