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My Life For Hire Solo Guitar Tone Settings — A Day to Remember

A Day to Remember · 2000s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
ESP LTD EC-401B
Pickups
EMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp
EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'My Life For Hire' (album: Homesick, 2009). Evidence from Equipboard and interviews confirms ESP LTD EC-401B and EVH 5150 III were used for the album's heavy tones. Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer used as a boost in front of the amp. No evidence of other pedals or effects for the solo section. Settings estimated based on typical 5150 III metal usage and genre/era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this specific solo.

Amp Settings

Mids
5.5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
1
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive

ESP LTD EC-401B → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head (minimal digital reverb)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • aggressive attack
  • singing sustain
  • crunchy high-gain
  • articulate note separation
  • slightly scooped mids
  • bright and cutting treble
  • powerful low end
  • focused distortion
  • melodic lead clarity

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