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Solo Tone

Through the Fire and Flames

DragonForce

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez EGEN18 Herman Li Signature
AmpMarshall JVM410H
PickupsDiMarzio HLM (Herman Li Signature) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass4.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Ibanez TS9 or Boss SD-1)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital)

Notes

Studio recording, 2005-2006 for 'Inhuman Rampage'. Gear confirmed for studio use by Herman Li in multiple interviews and visible in studio photos. Settings from Guitar World are for studio context. Pickup and amp model confirmed for this era and song. No evidence of live/touring substitutions.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and articulatehigh-gain saturationeven EQ across the fretboardaggressive attackmelodic claritymodern shred leadslightly scooped low endcrisp pick attackvideo game-inspired harmonics

Difficulty

This solo is considered one of the most technically demanding in metal, requiring expert-level speed, accuracy, and advanced techniques such as sweep picking, tapping, and rapid alternate picking at high tempos.

Sources

DragonForce's Herman Li is one of power metal's most outrageous ...DragonForce Members, Gear & Sound - Equipboard

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