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Monster Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Skillet

Skillet · 2000s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
PRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone
Pickups
PRS-designed humbuckers (stock, high-output, ceramic magnets)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2009. Guitar confirmed via YouTube lesson and live footage for 'Monster' solo. Amp confirmed via Equipboard and video evidence. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Amp Settings

Mids
5
Bass
6
Gain
7.5
Reverb
1.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay

PRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W

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Tone Character

  • tight and saturated
  • singing sustain
  • articulate attack
  • aggressive pick response
  • focused midrange
  • chunky low end
  • clear note separation
  • modern metal lead
  • slightly scooped mids
  • controlled feedback

Sources