Solo Tone

Electric Red

Meshuggah

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez M8M 8-string

AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (amp modeling: Fortin/DAR Forza high-gain patch, studio profile)

PickupsLundgren Model M8 (humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionFortin/Fractal Audio Fortin Amps Meshuggah Preamp/Distortion (Axe-Fx Ultra patch)

noise_gateFractal Audio/Fortin Noise Gate (Axe-Fx Ultra internal or Fortin Zuul modeled)

Notes

Studio recording for 'obZen' (2007-2008). Fredrik Thordendal used the Ibanez M8M 8-string with Lundgren M8 humbuckers, running into a Fractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra loaded with custom high-gain patches modeled after the Fortin/DAR Forza amp. No evidence of traditional amp heads or cabs; all tones processed and recorded direct via Axe-Fx Ultra. Effects and amp switching automated via MIDI. No evidence of analog pedals in the solo chain; all effects are from the Axe-Fx or DAW.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationcomplex harmonic contentarticulate low endaggressive palm mutingmodern djent clarityfast note attackminimal ambiencefocused midrangecrushing heaviness

Difficulty

The solo features extremely technical phrasing, rapid alternate picking, and advanced rhythmic complexity typical of Meshuggah, requiring expert-level technique and timing.

Sources

Fredrik Thordendal | Equipboard Meshuggah Rig Rundown: Thordendal, Hagstrom, Lovgren - Premier Guitar “Imagine the roaring intensity of Meshuggah’s live performances echoing through your rig”: Meshuggah’s world-ending guitar tones are now available in a signature pedal | Guitar World

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