GuitarDistortedSolo
Images Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Cacophony
Cacophony · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Carvin DC200
Pickups
Carvin M22 humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1988. Gear inferred from era, interviews, and known Cacophony studio setups. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate amps for this specific solo; Carvin DC200 with M22 humbuckers and Marshall JCM800 are confirmed for Cacophony's 'Go Off!' album sessions.
Amp Settings
Mids4
Bass5.5
Gain8
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Carvin DC200 → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Marshall JCM800 2203 (spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- tight and articulate
- singing sustain
- fluid legato
- crisp pick attack
- high-gain saturation
- slightly scooped mids
- bright and cutting highs
- tight low end
- minimal ambient reverb
- fast note definition