Solo Tone

Ascend Me

Slackjaw

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (model not specified in sources)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge humbucker, active)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

delayMXR MXR M169 Carbon Copy

Notes

No direct evidence for the exact amp used on the studio recording of 'Ascend Me' solo. Guitarist Brady Riggenbach is credited for lead guitar, but Dallas Young is also associated with ESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal. No studio/live distinction found for this song; year is post-2017 (band formation).

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive attacksinging sustainarticulate lead linesmodern metal claritycrushing solo tonefocused low endcutting upper midscontrolled feedbackslight ambient reverb

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking technique, tight rhythm control, and expressive phrasing typical of modern groove/thrash metal solos.

Sources

Slackjaw Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Dallas "Soup" Young, Slackjaw Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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