Praying Mantis - Cheated - Guitar Solo Tab

Fender Stratocaster

Praying Mantis uses Stratocasters selectively for cleaner passages, leveraging their bright single-coil clarity to contrast with the Les Paul's warmth. The thinner body and easier access to upper frets support their melodic lead work without the heavy sustain of their primary instruments.

Gibson Les Paul Standard

Tino Troy's signature weapon, the Les Paul Standard delivers the thick mahogany warmth and smooth sustain that defines Praying Mantis's core NWOBHM tone. Its PAF-style humbuckers and set neck create the perfect foundation for both crushing riffs and singing, vocal-like solos.

Gibson Les Paul Custom

The Les Paul Custom offers the same warm midrange and sustain-rich character as the Standard, with slightly enhanced versatility through its additional pickup configuration. This instrument supports Praying Mantis's dynamic playing style, from heavy rhythms to delicate arpeggios.

Marshall JCM800

The JCM800 is essential to Praying Mantis's signature British tone, providing natural breakup and warm crunch when driven moderately without excessive gain. This amp lets pick dynamics shine through while delivering the crunchy saturation needed for their heavy riffing and melodic lead passages.

MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay

This analog delay adds subtle depth to Praying Mantis's solos without compromising note definition, complementing their minimalist effects philosophy. The warm, tape-like character preserves the vocal quality of their neck pickup tones while enhancing spatial dimension.