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Paul Gilbert Alternate Picking Tone

How to get Paul Gilbert's alternate picking guitar tone. Gear recommendations, settings, and signal chain breakdown for every budget.

Defining Tonal Characteristics

  • Alternate Picking
  • Precise
  • Melodic
  • Aggressive Clean

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Paul Gilbert’s alternate picking territory:

  • Ibanez RG421 EXGuitar
  • Joyo Vintage OverdriveOverdrive
  • Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
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