Shogun Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Trivium
Trivium · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Studio recording, 2008. Gear confirmed for Shogun era via Equipboard and interviews. Corey Beaulieu likely used Jackson King V 7-string with Seymour Duncan Blackouts, but Matt Heafy's solo tone is most associated with the Dean MKH 7-string and EMG 81-7. No evidence of live Kemper or EVH 5150 III for this album. No explicit pedalboard for this solo, but Maxon OD808 and Boss NS-2 were standard for tightening the high-gain sound. Effects inferred from audio and era.
Amp Settings
Effects Chain
- Maxon OD808 Overdrive · overdrive
- Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor · noise_gate
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Dean MKH 7-String → Maxon OD808 → Boss NS-2 → Peavey 6505+ Head → Mesa/Boogie 4x12 (Celestion V30s) → Delay pedal (in effects loop or post-amp for solo)
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Tone Character
- tight and saturated
- singing sustain
- clear note separation
- aggressive pick attack
- articulate under fast alternate picking
- slight mid scoop
- modern metal clarity
- percussive palm muting
- fluid legato
- minimal ambient reverb