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Opus Pocus Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Jason Becker

Jason Becker · 1980s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Carvin DC200
Pickups
Carvin M22 humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JCM800
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1988 (Perpetual Burn album era). Sources confirm Carvin guitars and Marshall JCM800 with Boss SD-1 for Becker's main solo tones in this period. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this solo.

Amp Settings

Mids
6
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
1
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive · overdrive
  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay

Carvin DC200 → Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Marshall JCM800 (minimal spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • crisp and crunchy
  • singing sustain
  • tight and articulate attack
  • fluid legato runs
  • exaggerated high-end EQ
  • high-gain saturation
  • clear note separation
  • minimal reverb
  • British amp voicing
  • bridge humbucker bite

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct studio knob settings for 'Opus Pocus' solo found; amp and pedal settings estimated based on typical Marshall JCM800 + Boss SD-1 usage in 1988 and genre.
  • ⚠️No explicit mention of delay pedal model for this solo, but stereo delay is clearly audible in the recording and referenced in Premier Guitar.
  • ⚠️No evidence of chorus, flanger, phaser, or wah in this solo; only distortion and delay are confirmed/audible.
  • ⚠️Guitar model and pickup type confirmed for this era and album, but not for this exact solo session.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Jason Becker's 'Opus Pocus' solo features a saturated, articulate 80s shred tone typical of his Carvin X100B setup: high gain for fluid legato, moderate bass for clarity, slightly forward mids for note definition, and bright but not harsh treble/presence. Reverb is minimal, as was common in late 80s/early 90s shred recordings.

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