Solo Tone

Idols and Anchors

Parkway Drive

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP M-II

AmpPeavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Horizons' (2007). Gear confirmed for this era and album by Equipboard and photo/video evidence. Peavey 6505+ is the primary amp for Parkway Drive's studio tones in this period. ESP M-II with EMG 81/85 pickups is visible in studio and live footage. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section of 'Idols and Anchors'.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedtight and percussivearticulate and clearsinging sustainaggressive attackcutting lead presencemodern metalcoreslightly scooped midscrisp high endcontrolled low end

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking speed, accurate string skipping, and expressive phrasing at a fast tempo, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Parkway Drive Members, Gear & Sound Jeff Ling, Parkway Drive Guitarist Gear

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