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Opus Pocus Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Jason Becker
Jason Becker · 1980s · metal
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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
Mids6
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
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
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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