Permission to Land Twin-Les-Paul Flight — Plexi Rhythm & Double Solo
Justin Hawkins is closely associated with white Gibson Les Paul Customs, while Dan Hawkins built the band’s rhythm foundation around a Gibson Les Paul Standard and loud Marshall Plexi-style amplification. The exact debut-session amp settings remain undocumented, so these are representative values; the two lead sections are separated to reflect Dan’s bluesier first solo and Justin’s more flamboyant final solo. Source: Premier Guitar’s Darkness Rig Rundown and MusicRadar’s song retrospective.
Signal Chain
Notes
Keep the rhythm gain below modern metal levels and use strong upper mids. The final solo needs precise bends, wide vibrato and more presence than the first lead.
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