GuitarDistortedSolo80% confidence
i don't wanna be me Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Unknown Artist
Unknown Artist · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown (Type O Negative - likely ESP Viper or Gibson SG Standard, but not confirmed for solo section)
Pickups
Unknown (likely EMG active humbuckers, but not confirmed for solo section)
Amp
Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain amp, but not confirmed for solo section)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (inferred, typical for metal solos and tonal character)
No direct evidence for exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the solo section of 'I Don't Wanna Be Me'. No studio documentation or rig rundown found for this specific song/part. Gear inferred from band/era norms and live photos, but not confirmed for this recording. Studio recording, released 2003.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss DS-1 Distortion · distortion
Guitar → Boss DS-1 Distortion → High-gain amp (likely Marshall JCM800) with spring reverb
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Tone Character
- aggressive and saturated
- tight and percussive
- singing sustain
- slightly scooped mids
- metallic edge
- articulate pick attack
- clear note separation
- moderate reverb for space
- solo cuts through dense mix
- no audible modulation effects
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickup, or amp model for the solo section of this song.
- No numeric amp or pedal settings found for this song/solo; settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Type O Negative gear.
- No pedalboard or effects chain documentation for this recording; pedal/effect use inferred from audio and band norms.
- No evidence of modulation or time-based effects in the solo; only distortion and mild reverb are audible.
- If more specific studio documentation or isolated track analysis becomes available, update is recommended.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Assuming a modern alt-rock/metal context for 'i don't wanna be me' (possibly referencing Type O Negative), the solo section features a saturated but articulate lead tone with moderate low end, forward mids, and enough treble/presence to cut through. Reverb is subtle, typical for rock solos of this era.