Solo Tone

This Is the End

Machine Head

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Soloist (likely SLS3 or USA SL1, as used by Phil Demmel/Robb Flynn on 'Unto the Locust')

AmpPeavey 5150 (Block Letter, original version)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2011 album 'Unto the Locust'. Gear confirmed for album era; solo section likely uses bridge pickup and 5150 amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for solo. No evidence of alternate amp for solo. No evidence of additional studio trickery.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedaggressive and percussivesinging sustainarticulate note separationmodern metal claritycompressed and focusedrazor-sharp pick attackminimal ambiencehigh output, active pickup soundcutting midrange

Difficulty

The solo features fast, technical passages with precise picking, palm muting, and advanced phrasing, requiring strong technique and control at high speed.

Sources

MACHINE HEAD | GUITAR TONE & GEAR | Peavey 5150, TS808, EMG81 etc.Unto The Locust - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album - Equipboard

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