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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

Mids
3.5
Bass
5
Gain
9
Reverb
0
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

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

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