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Freezing Moon Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Mayhem

Mayhem · 1990s · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (sunburst, late 1970s/early 1980s, as seen in studio photos)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely stock, late 70s/early 80s Les Paul)
Amp
Marshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w Head (1976-77, with master volume mod) into Marshall 1960BX 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12M Blackback speakers)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas' (1992-1993 sessions). Gear confirmed by Equipboard and period photos. Effects chain includes Arion SMM-1 Metal Master, Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, and Boss DD-3 Delay for the solo. No evidence of amp-based reverb or modulation effects.

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
6
Gain
8.5
Reverb
0
Treble
7.5
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Arion SMM-1 Metal Master · distortion
  • Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
  • Boss DD-3 Digital Delay · delay

Guitar → Arion SMM-1 Metal Master → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Boss DD-3 Digital Delay → Marshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead → Marshall 1960BX 4x12 cabinet

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Tone Character

  • razor-sharp high-gain saturation
  • cold and biting
  • tight, focused attack
  • slightly scooped mids
  • bright, cutting treble
  • minimal warmth, very dry
  • medium sustain with fast decay
  • audible digital delay repeats
  • no audible reverb or chorus
  • aggressive pick attack

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp EQ settings for the studio solo found; settings estimated based on Marshall JMP usage in early 90s black metal and forum recommendations.
  • ⚠️Pedal order inferred from typical black metal setups and Equipboard listings; exact knob settings for pedals not found.
  • ⚠️No evidence of amp or pedal reverb; delay is clearly audible in the solo and confirmed by multiple sources.
  • ⚠️Pickup position inferred from solo tone and genre conventions; not explicitly stated in sources.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Euronymous's 'Freezing Moon' solo tone is classic early 90s Norwegian black metal: high gain, scooped mids, tight bass, and biting treble, likely using a Boss HM-2 into a solid-state or Marshall amp with minimal reverb for a cold, raw sound. These settings reflect both the genre conventions and the specific harsh, cutting solo tone on the recording.

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