Solo Tone
South Winds
Ihsahn
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG Prestige (likely 7-string, model RG2027XL or similar, as used by Ihsahn in the Arktis. era)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeler, used by Ihsahn for studio tones on Arktis.)
PickupsDiMarzio Blaze (humbucker, bridge position, as per typical Ihsahn setup for heavy solos)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb (model unknown, likely digital/plate from Axe-Fx II)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx II internal)
Notes
Studio recording, 2015-2016 (Arktis. album sessions). No direct evidence for pedals or analog amp, but Axe-Fx II is confirmed for this era and album. Settings and effects inferred from genre, era, and audible characteristics. No live/touring rig included.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato phrasingtight and articulate lead tonerich harmonic overtonesmodern progressive metal claritycompressed and focused attackambient spatial effectsclear note separationlush atmospheric backgroundcutting through dense mix
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced legato technique, precise picking, and the ability to maintain clarity and articulation at higher tempos with complex phrasing typical of modern progressive metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG Prestige (likely 7-string, model RG2027XL or similar, as used by Ihsahn in the Arktis. era)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeler, used by Ihsahn for studio tones on Arktis.)
PickupsDiMarzio Blaze (humbucker, bridge position, as per typical Ihsahn setup for heavy solos)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb (model unknown, likely digital/plate from Axe-Fx II)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx II internal)
Notes
Studio recording, 2015-2016 (Arktis. album sessions). No direct evidence for pedals or analog amp, but Axe-Fx II is confirmed for this era and album. Settings and effects inferred from genre, era, and audible characteristics. No live/touring rig included.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato phrasingtight and articulate lead tonerich harmonic overtonesmodern progressive metal claritycompressed and focused attackambient spatial effectsclear note separationlush atmospheric backgroundcutting through dense mix
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced legato technique, precise picking, and the ability to maintain clarity and articulation at higher tempos with complex phrasing typical of modern progressive metal.