Solo Tone

Hero

Skillet

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s, as used by Ben Kasica in studio era)

AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5

mid6

treble6

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Boss DD-7 Digital Delay

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer

compressionKeeley Keeley C4 Compressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2009 (Awake album). Guitar and amp confirmed from Equipboard photos and interviews for this era. Settings from forum posts are for Skillet studio tones, not live. Pickup and amp model inferred from Ben Kasica's known studio rig for 'Hero'.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate high-endcompressed and focusedmodern metal leadclear note separationaggressive attackslight delay tailcontrolled feedbacknot overly scooped mids

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, including fast alternate picking, accurate bends, and timing with delay. Not extremely technical but demands precision and control.

Sources

Best amp settings to for skillet song's??? : r/GuitarAmps Ben Kasica, Skillet Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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