Tone Profile

The quintessential 'Brown Sound' - a hot-rodded, high-gain British amp tone with signature phase shifting and slapback echo, creating a thick yet articulate lead voice.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Marshall head was heavily modified and run through a Variac to lower the input voltage, contributing significantly to the 'Brown Sound'.
• The MXR Phase 90 was often used subtly, set to a very slow speed.
• The Echoplex EP-3 provided a short slapback delay effect, adding thickness and ambience rather than distinct repeats.
• Amp settings typically involved cranking all tone controls and volume.
• Studio reverb (likely EMT Plate) was added during mixing.

Recreation Tips

• Use the bridge humbucker pickup.
• Employ a Marshall Plexi-style amplifier or model.
• Set the Phase 90 script logo version (or similar) to a slow rate (around 9 o'clock on the knob).
• Use a slapback delay (approx 80-120ms) with minimal feedback/repeats.
• Push the amp hard; consider an attenuator if necessary for volume control.
• Experiment with EQ, potentially boosting mids slightly.
• Eddie's unique playing technique (tapping, whammy bar dives, harmonics) is integral to the sound.

Recommended Gear

• EVH Striped Series Frankenstein 'Frankie'(guitar)
• Marshall 1959SLP(amp)
• EVH 5150 III 100S(amp)
• MXR Phase 90 (Script Logo or EVH Signature)(pedal)
• Dunlop Echoplex EP103 Delay(pedal)
• Catalinbread Belle Epoch(pedal)
• Variac (Use with extreme caution and knowledge)(other)
• Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box(attenuator)
• Shure SM57(mic)