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Waking the Demon Guitar Tone Settings — Bullet for My Valentine
Bullet for My Valentine · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP LTD MH-350NT
Pickups
EMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp
Unknown high-gain amp (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, but not confirmed for this recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2007-2008 era. Guitar and pickup info inferred from Equipboard and typical band setup; amp not confirmed in sources for this specific recording.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass4.5
Gain7.5
Reverb0
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Noise gate (model unknown) · noise_gate
Guitar → Noise gate → High-gain amp (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- scooped low end
- articulate pick attack
- modern metal saturation
- focused midrange
- clear note separation
- minimal ambience
- high-output active pickup clarity
- dry, punchy rhythm