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Curses Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Bullet for My Valentine
Bullet for My Valentine · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP LTD MP-600 Signature Michael Paget
Pickups
EMG 81 Active Ceramic Humbucker
Amp
Peavey 5150
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Curses' from the album 'The Poison' (2005).
Amp Settings
Mids3.5
Bass5.5
Gain7.5
Reverb0.5
Treble6.5
Presence7
Effects Chain
- Maxon Overdrive · overdrive
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
- Dunlop SW-95 Crybaby Slash Wah · wah
Guitar → Maxon Overdrive → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Dunlop SW-95 Crybaby Slash Wah → Peavey 5150
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Tone Character
- tight and aggressive
- singing sustain
- sharp attack
- articulate lead lines
- rich harmonic overtones
Notes & Caveats
- Specific pedal settings and signal chain order are not detailed in the available sources.
- Guitar knob settings are estimated based on typical usage for this genre and era.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Bullet for My Valentine's 'Curses' features a modern metal tone with high gain and a tight low end. The mids are slightly scooped to enhance the aggressive tone, while the treble and presence are set to ensure clarity and cut through the mix. Reverb is minimal to maintain a tight, focused sound typical of metal solos.