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My Curse Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Caparison Horus (likely 2006-2007, as used by Adam Dutkiewicz in studio)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH-5 Custom (bridge humbucker, stock on Caparison Horus of this era)
Amp
Framus Cobra (studio recording amp for 'My Curse')
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2006 (As Daylight Dies album). Adam D and Joel Stroetzel both used Caparison guitars and Framus Cobra amps for this era. No evidence of live/touring gear or other amps for this specific solo. No evidence of pedal use for the solo, but a tight, high-gain metal tone is present. No evidence of effects loop or post-processing pedals for the solo.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5.5
Gain8
Reverb0
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- high-gain saturation
- singing sustain
- articulate lead lines
- aggressive pick attack
- clear note separation
- focused midrange
- modern metal clarity
- minimal ambience
- slightly scooped but present mids
Notes & Caveats
- No direct numeric amp settings for Framus Cobra on 'My Curse' solo found; values estimated based on genre, era, and typical Framus Cobra usage in metal.
- No explicit pedal or effects evidence for the solo section; no delay, reverb, or modulation audible in the isolated solo.
- All evidence points to bridge humbucker (Seymour Duncan SH-5) on Caparison Horus, but no direct studio photo for this exact take.
- Settings are inferred from typical Framus Cobra/Caparison setups for Killswitch Engage in 2006-2007, cross-referenced with genre norms and user forum discussions.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Killswitch Engage's 'My Curse' solo uses a modern metal high-gain tone with tight, clear low end, balanced mids (not scooped), and enough treble/presence for articulation. The band typically uses Mesa/Peavey amps with minimal reverb for a dry, aggressive sound.