Orianthi's Lead Tone

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Orianthi's Lead Tone

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Does anyone have the slightest idea how Orianthi forms her lead tone? Specially in songs like According to You and Shut Up and Kiss Me, it just sounds totally monstrous at times, and I love it. I'm sure part of it has to do with her signature PRS but I just don't know what's going on in terms of her gear setup or effects in the studio. Any ideas?

I'd love to get the blaring epicness that is at 2:30 behind her voice on Suffocated:

[youtube]http://youtu.be/Wlj8m2hjEsc[/youtube]

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I was curious myself. This appears to be what she used on her 'Believe' album.
http://www.uberproaudio.com/who-plays-w ... -equipment
Great track, too. 'Bad News' is a favorite as well.
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A lot of that is fingers, too. She's got a mean vibrato.
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NytestrykerZ wrote:A lot of that is fingers, too. She's got a mean vibrato.
Damn straight. I feel like her tone has a lot of thick low-end, without getting muddy. It's lovely. Thanks for the link!

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Its alot better than her tone in the Voodoo Child video thats out there, you seen that!??? Damn she ruins it
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How did I not know about this girl? She's got some chops, and a really unique touch on her leads.
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Check out this song she did with Steve Vai!

[youtube]http://youtu.be/G7b-_YcACuQ[/youtube]

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I believe she is friends with Mark. Saw that some were online

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They've met.
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Most of her tone is in her fingers. You can really hear her vibrato and how much force she puts into it. The girl must have a crushing hand grip!

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NytestrykerZ wrote:They've met.
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Hahahaha, Mark with the hover-hand.

Is that really her? Must just be a bad photo. :lol
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Her lips make Angelina Jolie's look like nothing, it's ridiculous.

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Big orianthi fan. Amazing guitarist and song writer and the hottest woman alive to me

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it's an older pic alex. she's been a PRS endorsee for quite a number of years now. i wonder if she's using PRS amps on the albums...i didn't click that link yet btw so if it says in there, sorry :lol
Photobucket cash grab.

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Mainly heard of her from being the lead guitarist on Michael Jackson's This Is It tour, that never happened. She lays down some cool chops on the DVD, but overall shes badass!

Always plays glittery PRS too, which appeals to my girly side
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