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Bullet for My Valentine · 2000s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32T
Pickups
EMG 81 Active Ceramic Humbucker
Amp
Peavey 5150
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'The Poison' (2005-2006). Gear confirmed for album era, not just live. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section. Rhythm section uses high-gain amp and active pickups typical for BFMV's heavy tone.

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
6
Gain
8.5
Reverb
1
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • MXR ZW44 Zakk Wylde Overdrive · overdrive
  • Noise Gate (model unknown) · noise_gate

Jackson JS32T (EMG 81 bridge) → MXR ZW44 Zakk Wylde Overdrive → Noise Gate → Peavey 5150 (minimal spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • scooped mids
  • aggressive palm muting
  • high-gain saturation
  • articulate pick attack
  • focused low end
  • modern metal clarity
  • minimal ambience
  • fast note definition
  • crisp high end

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