Solo Tone

Bed of Razors

Children of Bodom

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD Alexi Laiho Signature (likely 'Pinky' or Arrowhead SE, EMG HZ H4 pickup, 24-fret, Floyd Rose bridge)

AmpMarshall JVM410H

PickupsEMG HZ H4 (bridge, passive humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1997-1998 (Something Wild album). Alexi Laiho used his ESP signature with EMG HZ H4 bridge pickup and Marshall JVM410H head. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate setups for this recording.

Tone Character(9)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate and cuttingslightly scooped midsaggressive pick attackfluid legatoclear note separationharmonic overtonesfast alternate picking clarity

Difficulty

The solo features high-speed alternate picking, sweep picking, and fluid legato, requiring advanced technique and precision at a fast tempo.

Sources

ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Arrowhead SE Electric Guitar - Sweetwater Alexi Laiho: Can't Stop, Won't Stop - Premier Guitar Questions about Alexi's guitar tone : r/ChildrenOfBodom - Reddit

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