Song Rig

Cry for You

Andy Timmons · Resolution · 2006

Tone Overview

What Makes This Sound Unique

Andy Timmons' most emotionally resonant composition — a slow, sustaining lead melody that demonstrates his ability to express deep feeling through note selection and tone rather than technical display. The Ibanez AT100 signature guitar through the Marshall produces a warm, singing high-gain sound with exceptional sustain.

Signal Chain

1Ibanez AT100 (Andy Timmons signature, DiMarzio AT-1 pickup)
2Marshall JCM800 2203 (high gain)
3TC Electronic G-System (delay and reverb)

Amp Settings

Gain / Volume8

Bass6

Mid7

Treble7

Reverb4

High gain but emotionally warm — Timmons uses the JCM800's natural compression for long sustain on the slow melodic lines. The reverb adds depth without obscuring individual note definition.

Technique

How to Play It

Sustaining melodic lead with controlled vibrato — each note in Cry for You is held to its full musical duration with carefully controlled vibrato that increases gradually in intensity. The emotional impact comes from the space between notes as much as the notes themselves.

Budget Alternative

Achievable With

Ibanez superstrat or Les Paul → Marshall JCM800 → TC Electronic delay and reverb → practice holding each note longer than feels comfortable before moving to the next: the sustained vibrato technique creates the emotional 'cry' quality.

Your Gear