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Are You Dead Yet? Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP Custom Shop Alexi Laiho Signature Model
Pickups
EMG HZ H4 passive humbuckers
Amp
Engl Savage 120 or Engl Powerball
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Are You Dead Yet?' album released in 2005.
Amp Settings
Mids3.5
Bass5
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer · overdrive
- ISP Decimator II Noise Reduction · noise_gate
Guitar → Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer → ISP Decimator II Noise Reduction → Engl Savage 120 → Engl 4x12 Cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
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Tone Character
- tight and aggressive
- highly saturated high-gain
- distinct mid-scoop
- exceptional clarity for fast riffs
- powerful and cutting presence
- aggressive palm-muting
- consistent down-picking technique
- minimal post-processing effects
- dry and punchy character
- double-tracked rhythm guitars
Notes & Caveats
- Specific amp settings are estimated based on typical usage for this genre and equipment.
- Exact pedal settings and signal chain order are not specified in available sources.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Children of Bodom's 'Are You Dead Yet?' features a modern metal tone with high gain and a tight low end. The mids are slightly scooped for a more aggressive sound, while the treble and presence are set to cut through the mix. Reverb is minimal to maintain a dry, punchy tone typical of the genre.