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In Loving Memory (Demo Version) Guitar Tone Settings
Bullet for My Valentine · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on era and artist's known studio use)
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge) / EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp
Peavey 5150/6505 (likely, based on era and genre; no direct source for demo version, but this is the band's signature amp for early recordings)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, demo version (early 2000s). No direct source for demo-specific gear, but this matches the band's known studio setup for The Poison-era demos and debut. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this specific demo.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb1
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Noise gate (model unknown) · noise_gate
Guitar → Noise gate → Peavey 5150/6505 (minimal spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- scooped mids
- high-gain saturation
- articulate pick attack
- compressed and focused
- minimal ambience
- modern metal clarity
- fast transient response
- controlled low end
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar, amp, or pedal settings for 'In Loving Memory (Demo Version)' riff section; all gear and settings are estimated based on Bullet for My Valentine's known studio setup for early 2000s demos and The Poison album.
- No explicit mention of effects or pedals for this specific demo version; pedal choices are inferred from genre, era, and artist's typical rig.
- Settings are estimated based on typical Peavey 5150/6505 metal tones and EMG active pickup usage.
- No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section; only noise gate is likely for tightness.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The demo version features a saturated, modern metal tone typical of BFMV's early 2000s sound: high gain, tight low end, slightly scooped mids, and clear but not harsh highs. Presence is set to add clarity, and reverb is minimal for a dry, aggressive mix.