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Freezing Moon Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Mayhem
Mayhem · 1990s · metal
studio
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
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7.5
Presence6
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