Solo Tone
The Hell Song
Sum 41
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 90s/early 2000s, goldtop or similar, as referenced in interviews and era photos)
AmpMarshall JCM Slash (early 90s, Silver Jubilee variant, as profiled in studio per MusicRadar interview)
PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson, likely 490R/498T or similar)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (All Killer No Filler era). Dave Baksh used a Marshall JCM Slash head profiled at Deryck's studio for the lead/solo sound. No evidence of pedal use in the studio for this solo; signal is guitar straight into amp. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and focusedarticulate single-note clarityaggressive pick attackcutting upper midsslightly compressedminimal ambienceno modulation or delaybridge pickup bitemodern punk/rock lead
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, including fast alternate picking, accurate bends, and some position shifts, but does not involve advanced shred or sweep picking.
Sources
Rig tour: Sum 41 | MusicRadarAll Killer, No Filler - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album“I’ve had years of listening to that Goldtop and now, I own it”: Sum 41's Deryck Whibley and Dave Baksh talk perfect guitars, going from amp stacks to profilers – and the difficult decision to say goodbye | Guitar World
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 90s/early 2000s, goldtop or similar, as referenced in interviews and era photos)
AmpMarshall JCM Slash (early 90s, Silver Jubilee variant, as profiled in studio per MusicRadar interview)
PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson, likely 490R/498T or similar)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Sources
Rig tour: Sum 41 | MusicRadarAll Killer, No Filler - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album“I’ve had years of listening to that Goldtop and now, I own it”: Sum 41's Deryck Whibley and Dave Baksh talk perfect guitars, going from amp stacks to profilers – and the difficult decision to say goodbye | Guitar World
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (All Killer No Filler era). Dave Baksh used a Marshall JCM Slash head profiled at Deryck's studio for the lead/solo sound. No evidence of pedal use in the studio for this solo; signal is guitar straight into amp. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and focusedarticulate single-note clarityaggressive pick attackcutting upper midsslightly compressedminimal ambienceno modulation or delaybridge pickup bitemodern punk/rock lead
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, including fast alternate picking, accurate bends, and some position shifts, but does not involve advanced shred or sweep picking.
The Hell Song settings for your amp
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