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Knives and Pens Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Black Veil Brides

Black Veil Brides · 2010s+ · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul 2017 Studio Faded
Pickups
Humbuckers (likely Gibson 490R/498T or similar, stock for this model)
Amp
Marshall AVT150H Half Stack
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2010 era. Guitar confirmed for solo by Equipboard. Amp confirmed by multiple Equipboard sources and visible in original video. No explicit pedalboard or effects chain for the studio solo found in sources.

Amp Settings

Mids
5.5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
2
Treble
7.5
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay

Gibson Les Paul 2017 Studio Faded → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Marshall AVT150H Half Stack (digital reverb on)

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Tone Character

  • aggressive and saturated
  • singing sustain
  • tight and percussive attack
  • articulate lead lines
  • cutting presence
  • modern metalcore clarity
  • crisp high end
  • focused mids
  • powerful low end
  • clear note separation

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No explicit numeric amp settings for 'Knives and Pens' solo found in sources; settings estimated based on typical Marshall AVT150H usage in metalcore and era.
  • ⚠️No explicit pedal or effects model confirmed for the studio solo; effects inferred from audio and genre conventions.
  • ⚠️Guitar model confirmed for solo via Equipboard, but pickup type inferred from stock specs.
  • ⚠️If alternate guitars/amps were used for live or other sections, they are not included here—this is for the studio solo only.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The solo in 'Knives and Pens' features a saturated, modern metal lead tone with tight low end, slightly scooped mids, and bright, cutting treble. BVB's era and genre favor high gain, moderate bass, and minimal reverb for clarity and aggression.

Sources