The gear and amp settings behind 189 of the greatest guitar solos — from Hendrix and Gilmour to Slash, EVH, SRV and Kirk Hammett. Every one is a researched breakdown you can adapt to your guitar and amp.
Nailing a solo tone: Solos usually want a touch more gain and a mid boost so single notes cut and sustain. Bridge pickup, roll the tone back slightly for a vocal lead, and let the amp (or an overdrive out front) do the compression — that's what makes notes bloom.