Solo Tone

Remember Tomorrow

Opeth

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, based on Opeth's studio use in late 2000s)

AmpLaney VH100R (likely, based on Opeth's studio rig for Watershed era)

PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2007-2008 for 'Maiden Heaven' Kerrang! tribute. No direct source confirms exact gear for this cover, but PRS Custom 24 and Laney VH100R were Mikael Åkerfeldt's primary studio choices at this time.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and melodicmoderate gain with claritywarm, rounded attackslight amp reverb for spaceclear note separationnot heavily scooped midstouch-sensitive dynamicsno audible modulationclassic hard rock/metal solo character

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, expressive vibrato, and control of sustain and dynamics, but does not feature extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

Sources

Opeth - Remember Tomorrow (Iron Maiden cover) : r/progmetal

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