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Melodic Lead Tone — Guitar Rig 7
Clean and slightly overdriven lead tone. Frusciante uses a Strat and Tele through a Mesa Boogie Trem-o-verb.
Signal Chain
Mesa Boogie Trem-o-verb→2x12 V30→Output
AmpMesa Boogie Trem-o-verb
bass
5
gain
5
mids
6
treble
6
channelClean
presence
5
Cab / IR2x12 V30
micSM57
mic positioncenter cap
Notes
The lead guitar melody follows the vocal line. Keep it conversational and melodic.
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