Solo Tone

The Seduction

He Is Legend

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD MH-400

AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Multiwatt (2-channel, no mods)

PickupsMojotone 44 Magnum bridge humbucker (passive)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'I Am Hollywood' (2004); Adam Tanbouz confirmed use of Mesa Dual Rectifier Multiwatt and ESP LTD MH-400 with Mojotone 44 Magnum passive humbucker. No mention of live rig or alternate guitars for clean section. No amp mods. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for clean tone. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.

Tone Character(10)

crisp and articulate cleansslightly compressedwarm and roundmodern post-hardcore cleanclear note separationmodest reverb for spacenot overly brightnot scoopeddynamic responsetouch-sensitive

Difficulty

The clean solo requires intermediate-level control of dynamics and articulation, with clear note separation and expressive phrasing, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

Interview – Adam Tanbouz – He is Legend – That specific sound The 'BoogieWoman' Guitar & Rig Rundown with Adam Tanbouz - He is Legend - Justin Driscoll - Charlotte, NC Interesting rigs from a metal show last night

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