Solo Tone

Follow the Sign

Helloween

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1980s ESP Flying V (custom, 'Pink V')

AmpMarshall 1987X 50 Watt Head (modded for extra gain, into 4x12 Marshall cab with Celestion Vintage 30s)

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-6N Distortion (neck, mounted upside down), Seymour Duncan JB Model (bridge)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. Gear confirmed for 'Keeper of the Seven Keys Pt. 1' sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo. Effects inferred from era, genre, and audible cues in the recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight and percussivesmooth legatoarticulate high notescrisp attackfocused midrangecutting lead presenceslight room ambienceharmonic overtonesfast alternate picking clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique, with moderate speed, clean alternate picking, and expressive phrasing, but does not feature extreme shred or advanced techniques.

Sources

Kai Hansen | Equipboard Helloween – Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1 (2024 Remaster)

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