Solo Tone
Weep for Nothing
Mayhem
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD TE-1000 (likely, based on Teloch's known studio use for this era, but not confirmed for this track)
AmpPeavey 6505+ (likely, based on Mayhem's modern studio rig and genre, but not confirmed for this track)
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers (likely, based on artist's typical setup for this era, but not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
No direct studio documentation for this song's solo section. Gear inferred from Teloch's typical studio setup for Mayhem in the 2010s+. Playthrough videos do not show the actual studio rig. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo. Studio recording, 2023.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedarticulate and cuttinghigh-gain lead soundslightly scooped midscrisp pick attacksustained notes with controlled feedbackminimal ambient reverbcompressed and noise-freemodern metal clarityfocused solo presence
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced metal lead techniques, including fast picking, legato, and precise control of sustain and feedback, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD TE-1000 (likely, based on Teloch's known studio use for this era, but not confirmed for this track)
AmpPeavey 6505+ (likely, based on Mayhem's modern studio rig and genre, but not confirmed for this track)
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers (likely, based on artist's typical setup for this era, but not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
No direct studio documentation for this song's solo section. Gear inferred from Teloch's typical studio setup for Mayhem in the 2010s+. Playthrough videos do not show the actual studio rig. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo. Studio recording, 2023.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedarticulate and cuttinghigh-gain lead soundslightly scooped midscrisp pick attacksustained notes with controlled feedbackminimal ambient reverbcompressed and noise-freemodern metal clarityfocused solo presence
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced metal lead techniques, including fast picking, legato, and precise control of sustain and feedback, making it challenging for most guitarists.
Weep for Nothing settings for your amp
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