Solo Tone
Canon Rock
Funtwo
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD KH-202
AmpZoom GFX-8 Multi-Effects Processor (amp modeling, likely Marshall JCM800 model)
PickupsESP LH-301 humbuckers (stock, passive, high output)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble7.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
multi-effectsZoom Zoom GFX-8 Multi-Effects Processor (Marshall JCM800 model, onboard effects)
delayZoom Delay effect (from Zoom GFX-8, model unknown)
reverbZoom Reverb effect (from Zoom GFX-8, model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2005 YouTube viral video. Funtwo used his ESP LTD KH-202 and Zoom GFX-8 for the original Canon Rock cover. No evidence of a real amp; all tone from the multi-effects unit. No evidence of additional pedals or outboard gear.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedsinging sustaincrisp and articulatehigh output, modern metal soundsmooth legatoaggressive palm mutingcutting upper midsmoderate reverb for spaceclear delay repeatsfast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
The solo demands expert-level technique, including high-speed alternate picking, fluid legato, tapping, and precise palm muting, all at a fast tempo with complex phrasing.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD KH-202
AmpZoom GFX-8 Multi-Effects Processor (amp modeling, likely Marshall JCM800 model)
PickupsESP LH-301 humbuckers (stock, passive, high output)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble7.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
multi-effectsZoom Zoom GFX-8 Multi-Effects Processor (Marshall JCM800 model, onboard effects)
delayZoom Delay effect (from Zoom GFX-8, model unknown)
reverbZoom Reverb effect (from Zoom GFX-8, model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2005 YouTube viral video. Funtwo used his ESP LTD KH-202 and Zoom GFX-8 for the original Canon Rock cover. No evidence of a real amp; all tone from the multi-effects unit. No evidence of additional pedals or outboard gear.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedsinging sustaincrisp and articulatehigh output, modern metal soundsmooth legatoaggressive palm mutingcutting upper midsmoderate reverb for spaceclear delay repeatsfast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
The solo demands expert-level technique, including high-speed alternate picking, fluid legato, tapping, and precise palm muting, all at a fast tempo with complex phrasing.
Canon Rock settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.