Solo Tone
Beyond the Realms of Death
Judas Priest
Guitarmetal1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (1978)
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
mid7
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostDallas Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster (or clone)
distortionMXR MXR Distortion +
delayMaestro Maestro Echoplex (or similar tape delay)
Notes
Studio recording, Stained Class album (1978). Settings and gear confirmed for the original studio solo section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions or alternate guitars for this part.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainBritish crunchemotional and expressiveclear note definitionnot overly saturatedwarm yet brightarticulate pick attackclassic Marshall midrangetouch-sensitive dynamicsslight natural compression
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced bending/vibrato, fast legato passages, and dynamic control for expressive phrasing and sustain, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (1978)
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
mid7
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostDallas Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster (or clone)
distortionMXR MXR Distortion +
delayMaestro Maestro Echoplex (or similar tape delay)
Notes
Studio recording, Stained Class album (1978). Settings and gear confirmed for the original studio solo section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions or alternate guitars for this part.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainBritish crunchemotional and expressiveclear note definitionnot overly saturatedwarm yet brightarticulate pick attackclassic Marshall midrangetouch-sensitive dynamicsslight natural compression
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced bending/vibrato, fast legato passages, and dynamic control for expressive phrasing and sustain, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
Beyond the Realms of Death settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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