🎸 Rock · 1980s

Sola skinner by Jokke & Valentinerne (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by Jokke & Valentinerne · riff

The Sola skinner by Jokke & Valentinerne guitar tone is built on a 1968 Marshall Super Bass, dialed in at gain 5.5/10, bass 6, mid 7, treble 6.5, presence 6 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

5.5

GAIN

BASS

MID

6.5

TREBLE

PRESENCE

REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 540 rock tones in our researched catalog: Gain 5.5 sits right around the rock average (4.8); mids at 7 are right around average (6.2).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or similar single-coil guitar, based on era and Norwegian rock conventions) · Amp: 1968 Marshall Super Bass

Studio recording, original release in late 1980s. No direct source confirms the exact guitar model or pickups for this song/section; amp inferred from era and genre. No evidence of pedals or effects in sources.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup (likely, for main riff punch and clarity)

Signal chain

Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or similar single-coil guitar, based on era and Norwegian rock conventions) → 1968 Marshall Super Bass

Effects

Guitar → 1968 Marshall Super Bass (minimal spring reverb)

Amp effects: Reverb (spring, level 2)

Tone character

British crunch, Punchy midrange, Bright and articulate, Open and dynamic, Edge-of-breakup, Tight, percussive rhythm, Moderate gain, Classic rock drive, No audible effects, Raw, unprocessed amp tone

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, loud dynamics · crunch distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Sola skinner sound.

Difficulty

2.5/5 · Riff

The riff is rhythmically tight and requires solid timing and dynamic control, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Worth knowing

No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickup, or pedal models used on the studio recording of 'Sola skinner' riff section.
Amp model inferred from Equipboard listing and genre/era conventions; no explicit mention of Jokke & Valentinerne's studio rig.
All amp settings are estimated based on typical Marshall Super Bass usage in late 1980s Norwegian rock.
No evidence of pedals or effects in any sources; effects section left minimal.
Pickup choice inferred from typical rock rhythm tone and audible characteristics.
If new evidence emerges (photos, interviews, studio logs), update all fields accordingly.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Jokke & Valentinerne's 'Sola skinner' riff has a classic Norwegian rock crunch with strong mids, moderate gain, and a balanced EQ typical of late 80s/early 90s Scandinavian rock. The tone is punchy and forward, likely using a Marshall-style amp set for crunch, with minimal reverb and a presence boost for clarity.

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Sola skinner guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Sola skinner guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 5.5, bass 6, mid 7, treble 6.5, presence 6, reverb 2. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Sola skinner tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or similar single-coil guitar, based on era and Norwegian rock conventions) · Amp: 1968 Marshall Super Bass; Guitar → 1968 Marshall Super Bass (minimal spring reverb).

Can I get the Sola skinner tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like Jokke & Valentinerne on Sola skinner — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup (likely, for main riff punch and clarity), the amp EQ above (gain 5.5, bass 6, mid 7, treble 6.5, presence 6, reverb 2), and Guitar → 1968 Marshall Super Bass (minimal spring reverb). Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Sources

1968 Marshall Super Bass - What To Know & Where To Buy

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