Solo Tone
A Last Illusion
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
Guitar1992 Gibson Custom Shop Flying V
AmpFractal Audio Systems Axe-Fx (amp modeling, likely Marshall or Mesa model for solo)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock 1992 Custom Shop Flying V)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7.5
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Rack Wah
distortionFulltone Fulltone GT-500
chorusBoss Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely from Fractal or rack unit)
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2004 (album: 'Beethoven's Last Night'). Chris Caffery is the likely soloist for this section. Rig uses Fractal Axe-Fx for amp/cab/effects modeling direct to board. Guitar confirmed from Premier Guitar rig rundown.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustaintight and articulatehigh-gain saturationmelodic and expressivesmooth legatocrisp attackcutting lead presencemodern rock/metal clarityorchestral blend with prominent guitar
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast picking, smooth legato, and expressive use of effects, making it challenging for all but experienced players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1992 Gibson Custom Shop Flying V
AmpFractal Audio Systems Axe-Fx (amp modeling, likely Marshall or Mesa model for solo)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock 1992 Custom Shop Flying V)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7.5
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Rack Wah
distortionFulltone Fulltone GT-500
chorusBoss Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely from Fractal or rack unit)
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2004 (album: 'Beethoven's Last Night'). Chris Caffery is the likely soloist for this section. Rig uses Fractal Axe-Fx for amp/cab/effects modeling direct to board. Guitar confirmed from Premier Guitar rig rundown.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustaintight and articulatehigh-gain saturationmelodic and expressivesmooth legatocrisp attackcutting lead presencemodern rock/metal clarityorchestral blend with prominent guitar
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast picking, smooth legato, and expressive use of effects, making it challenging for all but experienced players.
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