Solo Tone
Painters of the Tempest, Pt. II (Triptych Lux)
Ne Obliviscaris
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely Ibanez RG or similar superstrat, 6-string, as used by Benjamin Baret on Citadel era)
AmpUnknown exact model (likely high-gain tube amp, e.g., Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or ENGL, as commonly used by the band in this era)
PickupsUnknown exact model (likely DiMarzio or Seymour Duncan passive humbuckers, as per typical Ne Obliviscaris setups)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBarber Barber Direct Drive
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, Citadel album (2014). No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp model for this solo. Barber Direct Drive pedal confirmed for solo section by player covering the part. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato phrasingtight and articulate note separationhigh-gain lead toneclear pick attackmelodic phrasing with claritymodern progressive metal leadrich harmonic overtonessmooth but aggressivecutting through dense mix
Difficulty
This solo is extremely technical, requiring advanced speed, accuracy, and phrasing control, with challenging legato and alternate picking passages typical of progressive metal virtuosity.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely Ibanez RG or similar superstrat, 6-string, as used by Benjamin Baret on Citadel era)
AmpUnknown exact model (likely high-gain tube amp, e.g., Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or ENGL, as commonly used by the band in this era)
PickupsUnknown exact model (likely DiMarzio or Seymour Duncan passive humbuckers, as per typical Ne Obliviscaris setups)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBarber Barber Direct Drive
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, Citadel album (2014). No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp model for this solo. Barber Direct Drive pedal confirmed for solo section by player covering the part. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato phrasingtight and articulate note separationhigh-gain lead toneclear pick attackmelodic phrasing with claritymodern progressive metal leadrich harmonic overtonessmooth but aggressivecutting through dense mix
Difficulty
This solo is extremely technical, requiring advanced speed, accuracy, and phrasing control, with challenging legato and alternate picking passages typical of progressive metal virtuosity.
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