Solo Tone
Archangel
Kevin Sherwood, Elena Siegman, Malukah, Clark S. Nova & darren cesca
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarHalo Custom Guitars Octavia (likely 7 or 8-string, as per artist's known gear for this era)
AmpDemeter Amplification VTMP-2b Preamp (as per Equipboard, likely into a power amp/cabinet; exact power amp/cab unknown)
PickupsActive humbuckers (likely EMG 81/85 or similar, based on genre and artist's typical choices)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2013. Gear inferred from Equipboard and genre/era. No explicit studio documentation for this song's solo, but Halo Octavia and Demeter VTMP-2b are the only models tied to Sherwood for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate high-endmodern metal clarityaggressive attackcompressed midsslight ambient reverbclear note separationno audible modulationhigh output, focused
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique due to its fast tempo, intricate picking patterns, and melodic phrasing with expressive bends and vibrato. Clean execution at speed and maintaining articulation are challenging.
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Original Gear
GuitarHalo Custom Guitars Octavia (likely 7 or 8-string, as per artist's known gear for this era)
AmpDemeter Amplification VTMP-2b Preamp (as per Equipboard, likely into a power amp/cabinet; exact power amp/cab unknown)
PickupsActive humbuckers (likely EMG 81/85 or similar, based on genre and artist's typical choices)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2013. Gear inferred from Equipboard and genre/era. No explicit studio documentation for this song's solo, but Halo Octavia and Demeter VTMP-2b are the only models tied to Sherwood for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate high-endmodern metal clarityaggressive attackcompressed midsslight ambient reverbclear note separationno audible modulationhigh output, focused
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique due to its fast tempo, intricate picking patterns, and melodic phrasing with expressive bends and vibrato. Clean execution at speed and maintaining articulation are challenging.
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