Solo Tone
Unsung
Helmet
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Horizon Custom (early 1990s, magenta, single DiMarzio custom humbucker)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2204S head into 1960s Marshall 4x12 cab with Greenback speakers
PickupsDiMarzio custom humbucker (voiced by Steve Blucher, precursor to Air Zone)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1991-1992 (Meantime album). Guitar and amp confirmed by direct interview for the album era. No evidence of alternate gear for solo section. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive and saturateddry and immediatefocused midrange punchclear note separationarticulate single-note linesminimal noiseno ambience or reverbbridge pickup bitecrisp attack
Difficulty
The solo requires tight, controlled picking and rhythmic accuracy under high gain, but does not involve advanced techniques or extreme speed. The challenge lies in maintaining clarity and articulation with a dry, saturated tone.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Horizon Custom (early 1990s, magenta, single DiMarzio custom humbucker)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2204S head into 1960s Marshall 4x12 cab with Greenback speakers
PickupsDiMarzio custom humbucker (voiced by Steve Blucher, precursor to Air Zone)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1991-1992 (Meantime album). Guitar and amp confirmed by direct interview for the album era. No evidence of alternate gear for solo section. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive and saturateddry and immediatefocused midrange punchclear note separationarticulate single-note linesminimal noiseno ambience or reverbbridge pickup bitecrisp attack
Difficulty
The solo requires tight, controlled picking and rhythmic accuracy under high gain, but does not involve advanced techniques or extreme speed. The challenge lies in maintaining clarity and articulation with a dry, saturated tone.
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