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Kissing the Shadows Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or custom shop variant, as used on 'Follow the Reaper' album)
Pickups
EMG HZ H4 (passive humbucker, stock in Alexi signature at the time)
Amp
Peavey 5150 (original block letter, as used by Alexi Laiho in studio for 'Follow the Reaper')
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2000. Gear based on era and known rig for 'Follow the Reaper' album. No direct source for exact pedal/amp settings for this song's riff section; settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era. No evidence of pedals or effects in riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- razor-sharp attack
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- articulate note separation
- focused low end
- minimal ambience
- modern metal clarity
- fast, precise rhythm