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Duality Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Slipknot
Slipknot · 2000s · metal
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Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez MTM1 (Mick Thomson signature, likely used for studio recording of 'Duality' solo)
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge humbucker, active)
Amp
VHT Pittbull Ultra Lead (used on Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2003-2004. Mick Thomson's main studio amp for Vol. 3 was the VHT Pittbull Ultra Lead, paired with his Ibanez MTM1 loaded with EMG 81 active pickups. The solo section features a custom octave fuzz pedal built by his tech, Kevin Allen, specifically used on 'Duality' for the solo. No evidence of live rig or other amps/pickups for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Custom Octave Fuzz (Kevin Allen built, used for 'Duality' solo) · fuzz
Ibanez MTM1 (EMG 81 bridge) → Custom Octave Fuzz (Kevin Allen) → VHT Pittbull Ultra Lead (light digital reverb)
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Tone Character
- gnarly, octave fuzz-drenched lead tone
- tight, percussive attack
- aggressive, saturated sustain
- razor-sharp articulation
- mid-scooped modern metal character
- intense, compressed dynamics
- fuzzy, zippery texture from octave fuzz
- cutting, present top end
- controlled feedback and sustain
- studio-polished, heavy metal solo
Sources
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