Solo Tone

N.W.O.

Ministry

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, as used by Mike Scaccia on Psalm 69 sessions)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, as used by Ministry in studio for Psalm 69 era; no direct source for N.W.O. solo but consistent with band/era/genre)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock or possibly EMG 81/85, but no direct evidence for EMGs on this track)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, likely Boss DS-1 or ProCo Rat based on era/genre, but not confirmed)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, Psalm 69 album (1991/1992). No direct source for solo gear, but all available evidence and genre/era context point to Les Paul into Marshall JCM800 with heavy distortion. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationcompressed and mechanicalrazor-sharp attackcutting midrangesustained lead linesprocessed, industrial feelslightly scooped midsstudio double-trackingminimal ambience

Difficulty

The solo requires tight, aggressive picking and precise rhythm to cut through the dense industrial mix, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex phrasing.

Sources

Ministry's Al Jourgensen: I Don't Use Tabs, I'm the Most Un-Tech Savvy Idiot You'll Ever Find on This Planet How to get early Industrial distorted guitar tone? Trying ...NWO CHORDS by Ministry @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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