Solo Tone

Darker Still

Parkway Drive

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune

AmpKemper Profiler (profiled Peavey 5150/6505 head, likely Mesa 4x12 cab IR)

PickupsEMG 60 (neck), Fishman Fluence Modern (bridge)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb2

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or similar boost/overdrive)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Darker Still' (2022). Jeff Ling used ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune with EMG 60 in neck and Fishman Fluence Modern in bridge, as confirmed by Premier Guitar. Kemper Profiler used for amp tones, profiling Peavey 5150/6505 with Mesa 4x12 cab. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Parkway Drive tones. No explicit pedalboard or amp knob settings for this solo found in sources.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and fluid lead tonetight low endarticulate single-note clarityslight ambient reverbmodern high-gain saturationclear note separationnot overly scooped midspresent but not harsh treblecontrolled feedback

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, including expressive bends, smooth legato, and precise timing to match delay repeats. While not extremely fast or technical, it demands good control and phrasing for a singing, emotive lead.