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A Fair Judgement Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Opeth

Opeth · 2000s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
PRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002, as used by Mikael Åkerfeldt on Deliverance/Damnation era)
Pickups
PRS HFS (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head
Pickup Position
Neck pickup

Studio recording, 2002; Deliverance/Damnation sessions. No direct evidence of pedals or effects for this solo, but amp and guitar are well-documented for this era and album. No live/tour gear included.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
5.5
Gain
0
Reverb
3
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay

PRS Custom 24 → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (clean channel, spring reverb on)

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Tone Character

  • warm and smooth
  • glassy top end
  • clear note separation
  • singing sustain
  • touch-sensitive dynamics
  • mild amp breakup at peaks
  • expressive and dynamic
  • not harsh or brittle
  • slightly compressed
  • no audible heavy distortion

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