How to Get a Scorpions-Style Rock Tone
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A Scorpions-style tone is a punchy hard rock crunch with big, melodic leads. Here's how to get it.
The key ingredients
- Amp: a hot Marshall-style crunch, tight but singing.
- Guitar: humbuckers for thickness and sustain.
- Leads: delay and reverb for those soaring, melodic solos.
- Feel: strong vibrato and phrasing carry the melody.
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FAQ
What amp for that crunch? A hot Marshall-style head on the edge of high gain.
How do I get the singing leads? Neck pickup, delay and strong vibrato.
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