Solo Tone

My Curse

Killswitch Engage

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarCaparison Horus (likely 2006-2007, as used by Adam Dutkiewicz in studio)

AmpFramus Cobra (studio recording amp for 'My Curse')

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-5 Custom (bridge humbucker, stock on Caparison Horus of this era)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2006 (As Daylight Dies album). Adam D and Joel Stroetzel both used Caparison guitars and Framus Cobra amps for this era. No evidence of live/touring gear or other amps for this specific solo. No evidence of pedal use for the solo, but a tight, high-gain metal tone is present. No evidence of effects loop or post-processing pedals for the solo.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationsinging sustainarticulate lead linesaggressive pick attackclear note separationfocused midrangemodern metal clarityminimal ambienceslightly scooped but present mids

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking technique, fast runs, and precise articulation typical of modern metal solos, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Killswitch Engage: Ironhearts, Redemption, and Big Digits Framus Dragon Head - What To Know & Where To Buy - Equipboard

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