Collective Soul - Gel - Guitar Tab

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Collective Soul - Gel - Guitar Tab

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Collective Soul album cover
Collective Soul
1995 2:58
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Gel


"Gel" is a song by American alternative rock band Collective Soul, released as the lead single from their 1995 self-titled album. Written by singer and guitarist Ed Roland, it became a major rock radio hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. For electric guitar players, "Gel" is a rewarding study in the driving, riff-centered approach that defined mid-90s alternative rock, with its tight, energetic rhythm work making it a solid choice for players looking to build confidence with the era's sound.

  • "Gel" was written by Ed Roland, who serves as both lead vocalist and guitarist for Collective Soul, a rare dual role worth noting.
  • The song reached number two on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, making it one of Collective Soul's strongest-performing rock radio singles.
  • "Gel" appeared on the soundtrack to the 1995 comedy film The Jerky Boys, extending its reach beyond album rock audiences.
Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

The definitive rock amp of the 1980s. The JCM800's single-channel, all-tube design produces a natural, harmonically rich overdrive at high volumes. Every hard rock and metal guitar sound from that era ran through one of these.

Fender Twin Reverb
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Fender Twin Reverb

The gold standard for clean tone. The Twin Reverb's 85 watts of headroom, brilliant spring reverb and crystal-clear sound make it the preferred amp for country, blues and clean rock. It stays clean louder than almost anything else.

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