Solo Tone

Be My Druidess

Type O Negative

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFernandes Revolver Sustainer (likely, as used by Kenny Hickey in studio for solos in this era)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triaxis Preamp + 2:90 Power Amp

PickupsFernandes Sustainer (neck), likely stock humbucker (bridge)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass8

mid3.5

treble4.5

reverb2.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1996 (October Rust album). Gear confirmed for era and studio use; Fernandes Sustainer used for leads/solos, Mesa/Boogie Triaxis + 2:90 is the documented studio amp setup for Kenny Hickey on October Rust. Settings and effects based on Guitar Chalk and audible effects in the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

dark and saturatedthick, synth-like sustainscooped mids for gothic/metal characterchorus shimmer on lead linesambient, spatial delaysmooth decay on sustained notesslightly rolled-off treble for darknessemphasized low-end for thicknesshigh-gain saturation with claritymodulation for cold, spatial character

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique, especially in controlling sustain and feedback, as well as timing with delay and modulation. While not technically extreme, the expressive phrasing and effect management add to the challenge.