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Extreme II - Pornograffitti
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More Than Words

"More Than Words" is an acoustic rock ballad by American rock band Extreme, written by guitarist Nuno Bettencourt and vocalist Gary Cherone. It stands apart from the band's typical funk metal sound, showcasing Bettencourt's fingerstyle acoustic guitar technique. For electric guitar players, learning this track offers a valuable opportunity to explore expressive acoustic-style playing, intricate fingerpicking patterns, and the kind of restrained, melodic approach that balances technical skill with emotional sensitivity.

  • The song was produced by Michael Wagener and marked a deliberate stylistic departure from Extreme's funk metal roots.
  • Nuno Bettencourt's guitar work relies on fingerpicking rather than a pick, making it an excellent study in fingerstyle technique.
  • Despite being performed on acoustic guitar, the song's chord voicings and melodic runs translate well to electric guitar practice.
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Soldano SLO-100

Nuno's signature amp on Pornograffitti, the SLO-100 delivers warm, compressed high-gain saturation that responds dynamically to his pick attack and volume knob control. Its singing sustain and tight low-end define Extreme's heavy yet articulate rhythm and lead tones.

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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Nuno uses this wah for funk-inflected lead lines that add expressive character to Extreme's genre-blending sound without overpowering his core tube amp tone. The Cry Baby's responsive sweep complements his dynamic playing style and wide vibrato.

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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Nuno deploys the DD-3 for ambient, spacious lead passages that contrast with Extreme's heavy rhythm sections, adding texture without digital artifacts that would clash with his warm Soldano tone. It's a subtle effect that enhances his compositional range.

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