Solo Tone

Alone

Bullet for My Valentine

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000QM

AmpPeavey 5150

PickupsEMG 81 Active Ceramic Humbucker

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop SW95 Slash Signature Cry Baby Wah Wah

delayTC Electronic TC Electronic Flashback 2 Delay

overdriveMXR MXR ZW44 Zakk Wylde Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording for 'Alone' from 'Scream Aim Fire' (2008). Michael Paget is the lead guitarist for solos. Gear confirmed for this era and album. No direct amp settings found; pedal use inferred from era and genre. Peavey 5150 is the most commonly cited amp for BFMV in this period.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainaggressive attackarticulate note separationcutting high endslight mid scoopmodern metal clarityfluid legato passageswah sweepdelay repeats

Difficulty

The solo features fast, technical passages with demanding picking and legato, expressive wah pedal use, and requires precise timing for delay repeats and phrasing.

Sources

Michael Paget, Bullet for My Valentine Guitarist Gear - Equipboard Matthew Tuck, Bullet for My Valentine Singer & Guitarist Gear

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