Van Halen
Van Halen · 1978
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
Recorded on September 8, 1977, at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, CA, with producer Ted Templeman. The solo was captured essentially live as part of the studio tracking session for the debut album 'Van Halen'. The studio's natural reverb chamber was also employed to enhance the final recorded sound.
Tuning
Eb StandardRecording Signal Chain · 6 items
Frankenstrat
Custom
Main Guitar
Stratocaster body, Gibson PAF bridge pickup, single volume control.
Phase 90
MXR
Modulation
Script logo version.
Echoplex EP-3
Maestro/Gibson
Delay/Preamp
Used for coloration and short delay.
EC-80
Univox
Echo
Tape echo unit used for specific trailing effects.
1959 Super Lead (100W)
Marshall
Amplification
Powered via Variac for saturation.
1960B 4x12
Marshall
Cabinet
Loaded with Celestion Greenbacks.
Tone Characteristics
ToneTwin