Solo Tone
Aquarium
Haken
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG (exact model unknown, likely RG1527 or similar 7-string, as used by Charlie Griffiths during Aquarius era)
AmpLine 6 POD X3 (amp modeling, as used by Haken on Aquarius album sessions; no evidence of a real amp used in studio)
PickupsStock Ibanez humbuckers (likely Ibanez V7/V8 or DiMarzio Blaze, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb (likely from POD X3 or plugin)
Notes
Studio recording, 2010. Gear inferred from era and interviews about Aquarius sessions. No official rig rundown for 'Aquarium' solo, but band members have stated they used Line 6 POD X3 for amp and effects on the entire Aquarius album. No evidence of live rig or different gear for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and fluid legatotight and articulate note definitionmodern prog-metal lead toneslightly compressed attackclear note separationambient delay trailsmodest reverb for spacebright but not harshfocused midrange
Difficulty
The solo features advanced legato technique, fast alternate picking, and complex melodic phrasing typical of modern prog-metal. Accurate timing and clean execution are required to maintain clarity with delay and reverb effects.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG (exact model unknown, likely RG1527 or similar 7-string, as used by Charlie Griffiths during Aquarius era)
AmpLine 6 POD X3 (amp modeling, as used by Haken on Aquarius album sessions; no evidence of a real amp used in studio)
PickupsStock Ibanez humbuckers (likely Ibanez V7/V8 or DiMarzio Blaze, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb (likely from POD X3 or plugin)
Notes
Studio recording, 2010. Gear inferred from era and interviews about Aquarius sessions. No official rig rundown for 'Aquarium' solo, but band members have stated they used Line 6 POD X3 for amp and effects on the entire Aquarius album. No evidence of live rig or different gear for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and fluid legatotight and articulate note definitionmodern prog-metal lead toneslightly compressed attackclear note separationambient delay trailsmodest reverb for spacebright but not harshfocused midrange
Difficulty
The solo features advanced legato technique, fast alternate picking, and complex melodic phrasing typical of modern prog-metal. Accurate timing and clean execution are required to maintain clarity with delay and reverb effects.
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