Solo Tone

Metal Heart

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Wolf Hoffmann Custom V

AmpMarshall JMP Superlead 100 Watt (profiled via Kemper Profiling Amplifier for studio recording)

PickupsJackson J-50BC humbucker (bridge), J-200 single coil (neck)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid6

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Metal Heart' (1985). Wolf Hoffmann has stated the entire album was tracked using a Kemper Profiling Amplifier, profiling his regular Marshall JMP Superlead 100W head. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for the solo section. No pedalboard or specific effect pedal evidence for the solo; all distortion comes from amp or Kemper profile.

Tone Character(10)

razor-sharp lead tonesinging sustaintight and articulatemelodic yet forcefulaggressive and drivinghigh-gain saturationcrisp, distorted guitar tonessoaring solosEuropean classical influence in phrasingMarshall-style crunch

Difficulty

The solo features fast runs, advanced vibrato/bending, and classical phrasing requiring strong technique and accuracy, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Accept Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Dear Guitar Hero: Accept Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann Talks Gear, Tone and 'Balls to the Wall' | Guitar World

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