Solo Tone

Two-Way Mirror

Loathe

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarBaritone 8-string guitar (exact model not specified, likely custom or extended range production model used by Loathe in studio)

AmpPoulin HyBrit amp sim (Marshall-style VST plugin, used for studio recording of 'Two-Way Mirror')

PickupsHumbucker pickups (exact model unknown, likely high-output passive or active for clarity in low tunings)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2020. Guitar tuned to EAEADF# (Drop E, 8-string). Amp sim (Poulin HyBrit) confirmed for this track. No evidence of live rig or analog amp for this section. Cab IR likely used, possibly ribbon mic emulation for softness. Pedal/effect models not confirmed, but effects are clearly audible in the solo.

Tone Character(10)

lush and ambientsoft attack with rolled-off highssmooth, singing sustaindreamy, atmospheric texturenot harsh or brittlewide stereo image (likely double-tracked or with stereo effects)high-gain saturation without fizzclear note separation despite heavy gainmodulated, almost chorus-like shimmerdelicate, expressive phrasing

Difficulty

The solo is moderately challenging due to the need for expressive phrasing, control of ambient effects, and navigating the extended range of an 8-string guitar, but does not require extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.