Solo Tone
Square Hammer
Ghost
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely, based on Ghost's studio gear for Meliora/Popestar era, but not explicitly confirmed for solo section)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or JVM series, inferred from era and genre)
PickupsHumbuckers (likely Gibson 490R/498T or similar, but not explicitly confirmed for solo section)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2016 (Popestar EP). No explicit confirmation of solo-specific gear; guitar and amp inferred from band’s known studio setup for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainwarm midsbright and articulate leadtight and punchy attacksmooth legato phrasingclear note separationmodern high-gain saturationnot overly scoopedmelodic and expressiveslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its fast tempo, legato passages, and need for clean articulation under high-gain conditions. Bending and vibrato must be controlled for melodic phrasing.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely, based on Ghost's studio gear for Meliora/Popestar era, but not explicitly confirmed for solo section)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or JVM series, inferred from era and genre)
PickupsHumbuckers (likely Gibson 490R/498T or similar, but not explicitly confirmed for solo section)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2016 (Popestar EP). No explicit confirmation of solo-specific gear; guitar and amp inferred from band’s known studio setup for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainwarm midsbright and articulate leadtight and punchy attacksmooth legato phrasingclear note separationmodern high-gain saturationnot overly scoopedmelodic and expressiveslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its fast tempo, legato passages, and need for clean articulation under high-gain conditions. Bending and vibrato must be controlled for melodic phrasing.
Square Hammer settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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