Solo Tone
Angel Of Death
Slayer
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist Custom (Jeff Hanneman's main studio guitar, 1986)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960 4x12 cabinet
PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1986. No pedals or effects used in the solo section; guitar plugged straight into a cranked Marshall JCM800. All gain/distortion from amp. No evidence of additional effects or pedals in the studio for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiverazor-sharp high endscooped midsaggressive palm mutingdry, in-your-face leadarticulate and cuttingfast attackminimal sustain from effectsno ambience or reverbhigh-gain saturation
Difficulty
The solo is extremely fast, requiring advanced alternate picking, rapid position changes, and precise articulation at high speed, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist Custom (Jeff Hanneman's main studio guitar, 1986)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960 4x12 cabinet
PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1986. No pedals or effects used in the solo section; guitar plugged straight into a cranked Marshall JCM800. All gain/distortion from amp. No evidence of additional effects or pedals in the studio for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiverazor-sharp high endscooped midsaggressive palm mutingdry, in-your-face leadarticulate and cuttingfast attackminimal sustain from effectsno ambience or reverbhigh-gain saturation
Difficulty
The solo is extremely fast, requiring advanced alternate picking, rapid position changes, and precise articulation at high speed, making it challenging even for experienced players.
Angel Of Death settings for your amp
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