Solo Tone

Misanthropy

Decalius

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (exact model not confirmed for this recording)

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsLikely passive humbuckers (typical for DSBM/black metal, but not confirmed for this solo)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct evidence of exact guitar or amp model for the studio recording of 'Misanthropy' solo. No official rig rundown or session notes found. All gear details are estimated based on genre, era, and typical DSBM/black metal studio practice. Studio recording, released 2010s+.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gain leadslightly scooped midsbright and cuttingcompressed sustainminimal ambienceaggressive pick attackfocused single-note claritymetallic edgecontrolled feedback

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking accuracy, fast runs, and control of sustain and feedback under high-gain conditions, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Can anyone identify Decalius's amp settings? : r/dsbm Impossible riff right ? : r/guitarlessons

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