Solo Tone

Tears Don't Fall, Pt. 2

Bullet for My Valentine

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000

AmpKemper Profiler Rack (profiled Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, likely with Mesa/Boogie Road King 4x12 cabinet)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge) / EMG 60 (neck) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

overdriveMXR MXR ZW44 Zakk Wylde Overdrive

wahDunlop Dunlop SW95 Slash Signature Cry Baby Wah Wah

delayTC Electronic TC Electronic Flashback 2 Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 2015 era (Venom album sessions). Michael Paget is seen using the ESP LTD EC-1000 in the official video for 'Tears Don't Fall, Pt. 2'. Kemper Profiler Rack was used for album tracking, often profiling Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amps. Mesa/Boogie Road King 4x12 cabinet is confirmed in studio rig diagrams.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate pick attackaggressive high-gain saturationclear note separationslight scooped midscutting upper midscontrolled feedbackcrisp harmonicsdefined low end

Difficulty

The solo features advanced metal techniques including sweep picking, fast alternate picking, and expressive wah pedal use, demanding high technical proficiency and precise timing.

Sources

Michael Paget, Bullet for My Valentine Guitarist Gear - Equipboard LTD EC-1000 - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard Michael Paget, Bullet for My Valentine Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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