Solo Tone

4 Words (To Choke Upon)

Bullet for My Valentine

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000QM

AmpMarshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass4.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop SW95 Slash Signature Cry Baby Wah Wah

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Boss DD-3 or similar)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2004-2005 era for 'The Poison' album. Michael Paget is confirmed to use the ESP LTD EC-1000QM with EMG 81/85 pickups and the Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 for the album sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song's solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate and cuttingfocused midrangeaggressive palm mutingmodern metal saturationcrisp attackminimal ambiencehigh-output clarityslightly scooped lows

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking speed, tight rhythm control, and expressive wah pedal use, making it challenging for intermediate players and above.

Sources

Michael Paget, Bullet for My Valentine Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Bullet for My Valentine – Hand Of Blood - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | Equipboard Amp settings bullet for my valentin - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar

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