Solo Tone

Deathmask Divine

The Black Dahlia Murder

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson USA Custom Shop Kelly (Brandon Ellis Signature, single Duncan Parallel Axis humbucker, Floyd Rose 1000 series bridge)

AmpPeavey 6505 (likely 6505+ or 6505MH for studio), possibly slaved into Baron K2 KT88 power amp

PickupsSeymour Duncan Parallel Axis humbucker (bridge position, custom-wound for Brandon Ellis)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Technologies Decimator II

Notes

Studio recording, 2007 (Nocturnal album). Gear confirmed for Brandon Ellis live and studio use, but the original 2007 recording likely used a Peavey 6505 or 5150 with a Maxon OD808 in front. Pickup is a high-output bridge humbucker. No evidence of other amp models or guitars for the solo. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Peavey 6505 metal tones. No direct studio pedalboard photo for this song, but Maxon OD808 and ISP Decimator II are confirmed for Ellis' lead tones.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate lead linessinging sustainaggressive pick attackclear note separationminimal low-end mudfocused midrangecrisp treble bitefast alternate picking clarity

Difficulty

The solo features advanced metal lead techniques including fast alternate picking, sweep picking, and rapid position changes, requiring high technical proficiency and stamina.

Sources

Brandon Ellis | Equipboard Black Dahlia Murder's Brandon Ellis & Brian Eschbach: keeping death metal fresh | Guitar World

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