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Queen - I Want It - Guitar Solo Tab

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The Miracle (Deluxe Remastered Version) album cover
The Miracle (Deluxe Remastered Version)
1989 4:02
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About I Want It

"I Want It All" by Queen is a hard-driving rock track from the band's 1989 studio album, The Miracle. Written and performed by guitarist Brian May, the song showcases his signature layered guitar work and powerful riff-based songwriting. Released as the album's lead single, it became an international hit and remains a rewarding challenge for electric guitarists looking to study May's distinctive tone, phrasing, and use of the Red Special guitar.

  • Brian May wrote 'I Want It All' — studying it reveals his layered rhythm and lead guitar approach within a single track.
  • The song reached number three in the UK singles chart upon its release as the first single from The Miracle in May 1989.
  • Produced by David Richards, the track's guitar tone reflects May's homemade 'Red Special' guitar run through his treble-booster and AC30 amp setup.

How to Play I Want It

Tuning: E Standard · Key: A major · Tempo: 104 BPM

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 104 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Vox AC30
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Vox AC30

Brian May stacks Vox AC30s cranked to full volume, letting natural tube breakup and the Top Boost channel create the chimey, harmonically rich overdrive that defines Queen's sound. Driven hard by a treble booster rather than pedal distortion, these amps deliver the compressed, singing tone central to May's signature style.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

May uses digital delay as a live equivalent to the tape echo (Echoplex) he favored in the studio, adding subtle spatial depth to his solos without cluttering his famously minimal effects chain. The DD-3 provides clean, repeating echoes that complement his vocal-like tone without compromising the directness of his treble booster-driven AC30 sound.

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