Solo Tone
Balance
Olly Steele
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez AZ Prestige (likely AZ224F or AZ2204, HSS or HH configuration)
AmpHughes & Kettner Triamp (studio recording reference)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hyperion Humbuckers (split coil for position 4)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely used as boost)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2020s. Olly Steele is known for using the Ibanez AZ with Hyperion pickups in split-coil position and a Hughes & Kettner Triamp for his solo material. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulatehigh-gain saturationcrisp attackclear note separationsinging sustainslightly scooped midsmodern djent clarityfast transient responsecontrolled low end
Difficulty
The solo features advanced modern metal techniques, including rapid alternate picking, tight palm muting, and complex rhythmic phrasing, demanding high technical proficiency and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez AZ Prestige (likely AZ224F or AZ2204, HSS or HH configuration)
AmpHughes & Kettner Triamp (studio recording reference)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hyperion Humbuckers (split coil for position 4)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely used as boost)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2020s. Olly Steele is known for using the Ibanez AZ with Hyperion pickups in split-coil position and a Hughes & Kettner Triamp for his solo material. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulatehigh-gain saturationcrisp attackclear note separationsinging sustainslightly scooped midsmodern djent clarityfast transient responsecontrolled low end
Difficulty
The solo features advanced modern metal techniques, including rapid alternate picking, tight palm muting, and complex rhythmic phrasing, demanding high technical proficiency and control.
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