Solo Tone

Send the Pain Below

Chevelle

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Pete Loeffler in studio)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV

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

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionRadial Radial Tonebone Plexitube

Notes

Studio recording, 2002. Pete Loeffler confirmed using his live rig (PRS Custom 24 into Mesa/Boogie Mark IV) for the Wonder What's Next album. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. No explicit mention of pedal use for this solo, but Radial Tonebone Plexitube distortion pedal is part of his rig for added gain/texture. No evidence of additional modulation or time-based pedals for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedarticulate and focusedmodern high-gainslightly compressedclear note separationminimal ambienceaggressive pick attacksustained single-note linesslight amp reverb for spaceno audible modulation

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique, including sustained bends, vibrato, and precise picking under high-gain conditions, but does not involve advanced shred or complex timing.

Sources

Exclusive Interview With Chevelle: 'Next Record Is Going to Get Even Heavier'Pete Loeffler, Chevelle Singer & Guitarist Gear

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