Solo Tone

Davidian

Machine Head

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul (likely 1980s/early 90s Studio or Standard, as used by Robb Flynn on 'Burn My Eyes')

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 1994 era)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Burn My Eyes' (1994). Guitar is a Gibson Les Paul with EMG 81 active bridge pickup. Amp is a Marshall JCM800 2203 head, as used by Robb Flynn in this era. No confirmed pedal boosts for the solo, but see effects below.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedaggressive pick attackarticulate and cuttingscooped midssinging sustaincompressed and modernrazor-sharp articulationhigh output, active pickup claritypercussive rhythm under solofast, precise lead lines

Difficulty

The solo requires fast alternate picking, precise string skipping, and tight synchronization with the rhythm section, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

[DISCUSSION] The true tuning of Davidian by Machine Head Davidian Solo Tab by Machine Head - Explore chords and tabs Dear Guitar Hero: Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel of Machine Head | Guitar World

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