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Ascendead Master Guitar Tone Settings
Versailles Philharmonic Quintet · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP Maiden (Hizaki signature, likely custom model)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan passive humbuckers (exact model unknown, likely TB-14/SH-2n or similar as per ESP Maiden specs)
Amp
Marshall DSL100H
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Ascendead Master' (2009); gear inferred from Equipboard and artist's era-specific rig. No direct evidence for alternate guitars/amps on this specific track's riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass5.5
Gain8
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- articulate high-speed riffing
- saturated distortion
- clear note separation
- rich, tube-driven tone
- aggressive palm muting
- orchestral layering
- melodic yet heavy
- crisp attack
- controlled low end
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'Ascendead Master' riff; values estimated based on Marshall DSL100H typical metal settings and genre/era.
- No explicit confirmation of pickup model or selector position for this specific recording; inferred from ESP Maiden specs and typical metal rhythm practice.
- No direct evidence of pedal use for the riff section; modulation effects (Eventide ModFactor) are mentioned in general artist rig but not tied to this song/section.
- Effects inferred from genre and audible characteristics; no explicit pedalboard photo or studio notes for this track.
- If more detailed studio documentation or isolated tracks become available, settings may need revision.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Versailles' 'Ascendead Master' features a modern, saturated metal tone with tight low end, moderately scooped mids, and bright, cutting highs typical of Japanese neoclassical metal. The amp is set for high gain and clarity, with minimal reverb for tightness, matching the genre and the band's production style.