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Join Me In Death Solo Guitar Tone Settings — HIM
HIM · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP LTD Eclipse (likely custom, as used by Linde Lindström in studio ca. 1999)
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge humbucker), EMG 85 (neck humbucker)
Amp
Laney VH100R (studio amp for 'Razorblade Romance' era, ca. 1999)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1999. Gear based on interviews, photos, and era-typical HIM studio setup. No direct source for solo section, but Linde's main studio rig for this album is well-documented.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Guitar → Chorus pedal → Delay pedal → Laney VH100R (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth and liquid lead tone
- lush stereo chorus modulation
- clear note separation
- slightly scooped mids
- tight low end
- bright, articulate highs
- studio-polished sound
- audible reverb tail
- warm but modern high-gain character
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source with exact amp or pedal settings for this specific solo; values estimated based on genre, era, and typical HIM studio rig.
- No official rig rundown for 'Join Me In Death' solo; gear based on best-available evidence from interviews and fan forums.
- Effects inferred from clear audio evidence (not explicit in sources).
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Linde's solo tone on 'Join Me In Death' is saturated and singing but not ultra-modern; likely a Laney or Marshall with high gain, balanced mids, and slightly boosted treble/presence for clarity. The low end is tight but not scooped, and reverb is subtle, matching late-90s gothic rock/metal production.