Solo Tone
Cold
Crossfade
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely a dual-humbucker solidbody, possibly PRS or ESP/LTD, based on genre/era and band photos, but not confirmed for studio recording of 'Cold')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, ENGL Powerball, or Line 6 Vetta II (forum speculation, not confirmed for 'Cold' solo recording)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely high-output passive)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004. No direct confirmation of exact guitar or amp model for the solo section. Forum sources suggest Mesa/Boogie, ENGL, and Line 6 Vetta II were used by Ed Sloan, but not tied to this specific song/solo. No pedalboard or studio photo evidence found.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and saturatedaggressive yet melodicsinging sustaintight and punchy attackmodern high-gain clarityanthemic and soaring lead linesslightly scooped midsbright but not harsh top endfocused low endsmooth legato phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and clean articulation with delay, but does not feature advanced shredding or complex techniques.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely a dual-humbucker solidbody, possibly PRS or ESP/LTD, based on genre/era and band photos, but not confirmed for studio recording of 'Cold')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, ENGL Powerball, or Line 6 Vetta II (forum speculation, not confirmed for 'Cold' solo recording)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely high-output passive)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004. No direct confirmation of exact guitar or amp model for the solo section. Forum sources suggest Mesa/Boogie, ENGL, and Line 6 Vetta II were used by Ed Sloan, but not tied to this specific song/solo. No pedalboard or studio photo evidence found.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and saturatedaggressive yet melodicsinging sustaintight and punchy attackmodern high-gain clarityanthemic and soaring lead linesslightly scooped midsbright but not harsh top endfocused low endsmooth legato phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and clean articulation with delay, but does not feature advanced shredding or complex techniques.
Cold settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.