Solo Tone
Holy Diver
Killswitch Engage
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarCaparison PLM-3 Pete Lesperance Signature
AmpSoldano SLO-100
PickupsEMG 85 (bridge), EMG SA (middle, neck)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive
noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
delayMaxon Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay
Notes
Studio recording, 2006; confirmed SLO-100 amp for the solo section. Caparison PLM-3 with EMG pickups was Adam Dutkiewicz's main guitar for this era. No direct evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this studio solo.
Tone Character(10)
tight, saturated lead tonesinging sustainarticulate pick attackmodern metal claritysmooth legato runsaggressive but controlledcutting presenceslight delay ambiencecompressed, noise-freefocused midrange
Difficulty
The solo features fast picking, legato runs, and wide interval jumps, requiring advanced technique and control for clean execution at tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarCaparison PLM-3 Pete Lesperance Signature
AmpSoldano SLO-100
PickupsEMG 85 (bridge), EMG SA (middle, neck)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive
noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
delayMaxon Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay
Notes
Studio recording, 2006; confirmed SLO-100 amp for the solo section. Caparison PLM-3 with EMG pickups was Adam Dutkiewicz's main guitar for this era. No direct evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this studio solo.
Tone Character(10)
tight, saturated lead tonesinging sustainarticulate pick attackmodern metal claritysmooth legato runsaggressive but controlledcutting presenceslight delay ambiencecompressed, noise-freefocused midrange
Difficulty
The solo features fast picking, legato runs, and wide interval jumps, requiring advanced technique and control for clean execution at tempo.
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