Solo Tone

Locust

Machine Head

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP Flying V Custom (Robb Flynn signature, likely with EMG 81/85 pickups)

AmpPeavey 5150 120-Watt Head

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid3.5

treble6

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2011, for the album 'Unto the Locust'. Gear confirmed for album sessions, not just live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midssinging sustainarticulate pick attackglassy, watery modulationcrushing modern metalclear note separationhigh-output active pickup clarityaggressive palm mutingslightly compressed

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking technique, tight synchronization with modulation effects, and precise articulation for clarity under high gain.

Sources

Robb Flynn | Equipboard Machine Head Guitar Tone? : r/machinehead - Reddit Dear Guitar Hero: Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel of Machine Head | Guitar World [Discussion] What pedals/effects are used to achieve this sound ...

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