Solo Tone

Vermilion

Slipknot

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez MTM1

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (studio, with Rivera Silent Sister ISO Cab and Celestion G12K-100 speakers)

PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD-820 Overdrive Pro

delayMXR MXR Carbon Copy Delay

Notes

Studio recording for 'Vermilion' solo, 2003-2004 (Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses sessions). Mick Thomson's rig for the solo included a Maxon OD-820 Overdrive Pro as a boost and an MXR Carbon Copy Delay for the solo section. Settings are estimated based on typical high-gain Marshall usage in metal and Mick's known approach. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate single-note clarityaggressive pick attackslight delay tailcompressed and noise-freefocused midrangehigh output, active pickup punchminimal ambiencemetal lead voicing

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking and legato technique, tight control for harmonics and feedback, and precise timing to match the delay effect, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Slipknot - Premier Guitar Slipknot – All Hope Is Gone - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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