Solo Tone

Everytime I Die

Children of Bodom

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or custom shop, as used in studio)

AmpLee Jackson Perfect Connection GP-1000 preamp into Marshall JCM800 power amp (studio recording era, pre-Marshall JVM410H)

PickupsEMG HZ H4 (passive humbucker, as per studio era, not EMG active)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid6

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

boostESP/Lee Jackson Integrated preamp boost (guitar or amp boost)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Everytime I Die' (2003, 'Hate Crew Deathroll' album). Used Lee Jackson GP-1000 preamp into Marshall power amp with Marshall 1960 cabs. Guitar is ESP Alexi Laiho signature with EMG HZ H4 passive pickup. No reverb used, chorus sometimes used for solos. Settings and effects are for studio, not live.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate lead toneaggressive pick attackclear note separationgenerous low endmid-forward for claritydry, no reverbslight chorus shimmerhigh-gain saturation

Difficulty

The solo features extremely fast alternate picking, sweep picking, and string skipping at high tempo, requiring advanced technical skill and precise articulation.

Sources

Alexi Laiho Amp Settings & Gear - Children of Bodom Tone!CHILDREN OF BODOM ALEXI LAIHO - Guitar Gear

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