Solo Tone

Darkness At The Heart Of My Love

Ghost

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson RD Artist (likely, as used by Ghost's lead guitarist on Impera era studio recordings)

AmpMarshall JVM410H (likely, as used by Ghost for studio recordings during Impera era)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely 490R/498T or Burstbucker, as per typical RD Artist spec)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2022, Impera album. No explicit confirmation for this exact solo, but based on Ghost's known studio gear for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and melodicwarm midrangeslight ambient delayclear note separationpolished studio soundnot overly saturatedtouch of reverbrounded highsmoderate compression

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and control of sustain and vibrato, but does not feature advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

Ghost amp settings? : r/Ghostbc How to NAIL The Ghost Guitar Tone (Specifically Impera)Darkness At The Heart Of My Love Solo Tab by Ghost - Fire - Lead - Distortion Guitar | Songsterr Tabs with Rhythm

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