Song Rig
Wilson
Trey Anastasio · Lawn Boy · 1990
Tone Overview
What Makes This Sound Unique
More aggressive than the ambient Phish material — a driving, slightly overdriven rhythm tone with raw energy that reflects the band's early live intensity. The Languedoc guitar provides its signature punchy attack, and the TS9 is pushed harder for added grit.
Signal Chain
- 1Paul Languedoc Custom Guitar (bridge pickup)
- 2Paul Languedoc Amplifier (overdriven setting)
- 3Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (gain at 6)
- 4Mu-Tron III Envelope Filter (used sparingly)
Amp Settings
Mid-forward pushed tone — the Languedoc amp with higher TS9 gain creates a very focused, punchy overdrive. The Mu-Tron is used on specific phrases for a funky filter accent, not throughout.
Technique
How to Play It
Staccato rhythm playing with tight muting between chords — the groove-driven feel requires precise right-hand muting to give each chord stab a defined start and end.
Budget Alternative
Achievable With
PRS or mahogany-body electric → Ibanez TS9 (gain at 6, volume at max) into Fender Deluxe Reverb → EHX Q-Tron for the envelope filter sections.
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