Eruption
by Van Halen
Eruption by Van Halen (1978, Hard Rock): Frankenstrat (bridge single coil) into Marshall Super Lead (modded), Standard, effects included. Get the same sound adapted to YOUR gear with ToneRig — free to try.
The original rig
Guitar
Frankenstrat (bridge single coil)
Pickups
single-coils
Amp
Marshall Super Lead (modded) (all-tube, 100W)
Channel
drive
Effects & chain
- Phase 90 for the main riffIn front of amp
- Flanger for the dive-bomb sectionIn front of amp
- Echo for the tapped arpeggiosIn front of amp
How it was played
Eddie: single-coil bridge pickup, dimed Plexi, Phase 90 always on. High gain, high treble, no mid.
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