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I'm Alright Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Neil Zaza
Neil Zaza · 1990s · rock
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Original Recording
Guitar
Cort NZS-2 Neil Zaza Signature
Pickups
Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge), Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz (neck), HSS configuration
Amp
Bogner Ecstasy 101B
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, original album version (late 1990s). Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple interviews and gear photos from the era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
- Boss DD-3 Digital Delay · delay
- MXR Dyna Comp · compression
Guitar → MXR Dyna Comp → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Boss DD-3 Digital Delay → Bogner Ecstasy 101B (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth and liquid lead tone
- articulate high notes
- tight low end
- rich harmonic overtones
- clear note separation
- fast attack for legato and tapping
- expressive vibrato
- melodic phrasing clarity
- slightly compressed dynamics
Sources
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