Solo Tone

Bleed (15th Anniversary Remastered 2023 Edition)

Meshuggah

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez M8M 8-string

AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (amp model: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ or Diezel VH4, likely Mark IIC+ for solo)

PickupsLundgren M8 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx Ultra algorithm)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx Ultra algorithm)

Notes

Studio recording, 2023 remaster of original 2007 session. Solo played by Fredrik Thordendal. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for Meshuggah studio work in this era. Axe-Fx Ultra used for amp and effects in studio. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

liquid and singing sustaintight and percussive low endsmooth, saturated gainslightly scooped midsclear note separationarticulate high endcomplex harmonicsprecise attackmodern, polished metal solo tonecontrolled feedback

Difficulty

This solo is considered expert level due to its high speed, complex rhythmic groupings, wide intervallic leaps, and advanced picking/legato techniques required for Meshuggah's signature solo style.

Sources

Meshuggah Rig Rundown: Thordendal, Hagstrom, Lovgren - Premier Guitar Fredrik Thordendal | Equipboard Interview: Meshuggah Guitarist Fredrik Thordendal Answers Reader Questions | Guitar World

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