Solo Tone
Paparazzi
Alximo
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp or amp modeler (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsLikely humbuckers (exact type/model not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal or digital reverb (model unknown)
Notes
No direct evidence of specific guitar or amp model used on the studio recording of Alximo's 'Paparazzi' solo. No official rig rundown or studio notes found. The arrangement is a dubstep/metal remix, suggesting high-gain digital or amp-modeled tones. No evidence of live performance gear for this song. Recording year is 2010s+ (post-2010).
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedtight and modern attacksustained lead notescrisp, cutting highsmoderately scooped midspunchy low endprocessed, digital edgeclear separation in fast runsno vintage warmthsolo sits on top of dense electronic mix
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its fast runs, precise timing with electronic elements, and the need for clean articulation under high-gain conditions.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp or amp modeler (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsLikely humbuckers (exact type/model not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal or digital reverb (model unknown)
Notes
No direct evidence of specific guitar or amp model used on the studio recording of Alximo's 'Paparazzi' solo. No official rig rundown or studio notes found. The arrangement is a dubstep/metal remix, suggesting high-gain digital or amp-modeled tones. No evidence of live performance gear for this song. Recording year is 2010s+ (post-2010).
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedtight and modern attacksustained lead notescrisp, cutting highsmoderately scooped midspunchy low endprocessed, digital edgeclear separation in fast runsno vintage warmthsolo sits on top of dense electronic mix
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its fast runs, precise timing with electronic elements, and the need for clean articulation under high-gain conditions.