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Bulls in the Bronx Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Pierce the Veil
Pierce the Veil · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Explorer (likely, based on era and artist's known studio guitars)
Pickups
Humbucker (likely Gibson stock or Seymour Duncan, exact model unknown)
Amp
1971 Marshall Super Lead (modded, as used in studio for Collide With The Sky)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2012. Tony Perry and Vic Fuentes both used Marshall Super Lead heads modded by John Meyer for the album. Guitar model inferred from artist's typical studio choices for heavy sections; exact pickup model not confirmed for this solo.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- MXR EVH Phase 90 · phaser
Guitar → MXR EVH Phase 90 → Marshall Super Lead (modded, with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- tight and articulate lead lines
- cutting upper mids
- modern post-hardcore clarity
- fast legato runs
- aggressive pick attack
- slightly compressed
- focused high end
- controlled feedback
- studio-polished lead
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar or pickup model for the solo section; Gibson Explorer with humbuckers is inferred from artist's known studio choices for heavy tones.
- No numeric amp settings found; settings estimated based on Marshall Super Lead typical use in modern post-hardcore/rock and era.
- Pedal and effects chain for the solo is not explicitly documented for this song; phaser pedal included based on Equipboard listing for the album and genre-typical use.
- No explicit mention of delay or reverb pedals for the solo; amp reverb set low as is typical for high-gain leads in this genre.
- If more precise studio notes or isolated track analysis become available, update with confirmed gear/settings.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The solo tone is saturated and singing but not overly scooped or fizzy, typical of Vic Fuentes' Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier settings with moderate mids, tight bass, and bright but controlled highs. The reverb is minimal, as is common in modern post-hardcore mixes, and the presence is boosted for clarity and cut.