Solo Tone

Satan Prayer

Ghost

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely 1970s or modern reissue, used by Ghost during 'Opus Eponymous' era)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, based on Ghost's studio and live rig for 'Opus Eponymous' era; no explicit source for this song/section, but consistent with band/genre/era and all available evidence)

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock or similar, Alnico V magnets typical for SG Standard)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2010 ('Opus Eponymous' album). No explicit confirmation for solo section gear, but Ghost's guitarists used Gibson SGs and Marshall amps for this album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo. No pedalboard photos or interviews for this specific song/section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and fluid lead linestight and articulateslightly scooped midsmoderate amp reverb for spacefocused high-gain saturationbridge pickup biteclear melodic phrasingno audible modulation effectsclassic NWOBHM/early metal solo sound

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique, including smooth legato, accurate bends, and expressive vibrato, but does not feature extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

Sources

Satan Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Why do people constantly say that Ghost sounds like Blue ...satan prayer : r/Ghostbc

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