Solo Tone

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Plini

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

Guitar.strandberg* Boden Prog Plini Edition

AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Plini (plugin, Lead amp model)

PickupsSuhr SSV (neck, humbucker) and Suhr SSH+ (bridge, humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay (plugin or Axe-FX block, model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb (plugin or Axe-FX block, model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor (plugin or Axe-FX block, model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2016 release. Plini is confirmed to use his signature .strandberg* Boden Prog Plini Edition with Suhr pickups for this era and song. The Archetype: Plini plugin is modeled after his studio tones and is widely cited as the source for both live and studio tones post-2019, but for the original recording, the Axe-FX II was likely used with similar amp/cab/effects blocks. No evidence of analog pedals in the studio chain for this solo; all effects likely in-the-box.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothsinging sustainliquid legatoambient and spaciousarticulate note separationslightly compressedtouch-sensitiverounded highsmodern fusion claritylush reverb and delay

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced legato technique, precise control of dynamics and vibrato, and the ability to execute wide interval slides and melodic phrasing typical of modern fusion guitar.

Sources

Plini | Equipboard Archetype: PLINI - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard Help with the low gain fusion style plini tone : r/Line6Helix

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