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Gilmour Solo Tone — Helix

Gilmour used a Hiwatt DR103 into WEM cabs. The Big Muff fuzz is essential for that sustained, singing lead tone. Add generous delay and hall reverb.

Signal Chain

Big Muff (Green Russian)Hiwatt DR103WEM 4x12Analog DelayHall ReverbOutput
PedalBig Muff (Green Russian)
gain
6
tone
5
level
7
AmpHiwatt DR103
bass
6
gain
4
mids
5
treble
7
presence
6
Cab / IRWEM 4x12
micSM57
mic positioncenter cap
EffectAnalog Delay
mix
4
time380ms
feedback
4
EffectHall Reverb
mix
3
depth
5

Notes

Let the notes breathe — vibrato is everything on this solo. Do not choke the sustain.

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