Solo Tone

Spiders

Slipknot

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster (with Floyd Rose, loaded with EMG Jim Root signature pickups)

AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MKII (studio), possibly blended with Fender '65 Super Reverb (for experimental tones, but less likely for solo)

PickupsEMG Jim Root Signature Active Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop JH1-D Jimi Hendrix Signature Wah

overdriveMXR MXR GT-OD Overdrive

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2018-2019. Jim Root mentions using his signature Jazzmaster with EMGs for 'Spiders', with a Floyd Rose for the solo whammy use. Amp is Orange Rockerverb 100 MKII, no external distortion, gain from amp. Some experimental tones on the album used Fender Super Reverb with P90s and fuzz, but not confirmed for solo. Effects inferred from pedalboard and audio.

Tone Character(10)

fluid and singing sustainpronounced wah filter sweepstight and focused high-gain leadclear note separationslightly scooped midsmodern metal articulationtouch of amp reverb for spaceexpressive whammy bar vibratoactive pickup claritycontrolled feedback on held notes

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of the wah pedal, precise whammy bar use, and fast, articulate picking/legato technique, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Jim Root's Telecaster, Jazzmaster and Guitar Gear | Equipboard Slipknot: 'You can either evolve with us and get with it, or maybe you’re just not there yet, and maybe we’re not your band' | Guitar World Which Slipknot song has the best guitar solo? - Reddit

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