GuitarDistortedSolo
scream aim fire Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Unknown Artist
Unknown Artist · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Matt Tuck Signature Rhoads
Pickups
EMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp
Peavey 5150 (aka 6505) head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cab
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2007-2008 era. Gear confirmed for album sessions and solo section by multiple sources. No evidence of live/touring rig differences for this solo.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence7.5
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
Jackson Matt Tuck Signature Rhoads (EMG 81 bridge) → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (boost) → Peavey 5150 head → Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cab (minimal digital reverb from amp or post-processing)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- saturated high-gain lead
- bright and articulate
- slightly scooped mids
- aggressive attack
- singing sustain
- crisp pick definition
- minimal ambience
- present upper mids
- focused solo clarity