Solo Tone

Sixpounder

Children of Bodom

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or Custom Shop, Japanese-made, as used on studio recordings ca. 2002)

AmpMarshall JCM900 4100 (studio era) into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet

PickupsEMG HZ H4 (passive humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Kirk Hammett Signature Wah

delayBoss Boss DD-7 Digital Delay

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2002 (Hate Crew Deathroll era). ESP Alexi signature with EMG HZ H4, JCM900 head, Marshall 1960 cab. No evidence of live/touring JVM410H or JCM800 being used on this specific recording. Pedalboard effects inferred from era and sources.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated lead toneaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainarticulate note separationslightly scooped midscrisp top endchunky low endcutting presenceminimal ambient reverb

Difficulty

The solo demands advanced speed, sweep picking, and precise articulation at high tempo, with expressive wah and delay use adding to the technical challenge.

Sources

Alexi Laiho setup?Late Children of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho’s studio and stage amps and pedals are up for auction | Guitar World Alexi Laiho | Equipboard

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