Solo Tone

Awaken

Breaking Benjamin

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, based on artist's known studio use in recent years)

AmpFractal Axe-FX III (Recto/Rectifier model, as per recent studio/live use)

PickupsPRS 85/15 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Breaking Benjamin have used Axe-FX for both live and studio in recent years. No direct evidence for a different amp or guitar on this specific solo. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate high endfocused midscrisp attacksmooth legato runsslight ambient tailmodern metal claritycutting through dense mixno audible modulation

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique with fast picking, smooth legato, and expressive bends, but does not reach extreme technicality or shred levels.

Sources

Amp/Tone Inquiry : r/BreakingBenjamin Benjamin Burnley, Breaking Benjamin Singer & Guitarist ...

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