Solo Tone

Angels Don't Kill

Children of Bodom

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or custom shop variant, as used on 'Hate Crew Deathroll')

AmpMarshall 2203KK Kerry King Signature JCM800 Head

PickupsEMG HZ H4 (passive humbucker, as per Alexi's main guitars of the era)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusMXR MXR M134 Stereo Chorus

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2002-2003 ('Hate Crew Deathroll' album). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album by multiple sources. No evidence of live rig or later gear being used on this recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate and cuttingscooped midrangeharmonically richcrisp note separationmetallic modern edgeslightly saturatedfocused solo soundminimal ambient wash

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking technique, fast runs, and expressive vibrato, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Alexi Laiho - Equipboard Alexi Laiho setup? - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar Alexi Laiho | Equipboard

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