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Solo Tone

Wicked Game

HIM

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG (exact model unspecified, used by Mikko 'Linde' Lindström in studio for HIM's 'Wicked Game' cover)
AmpPeavey 5150 (main lead sound for solos, as per interview); Laney head (model unspecified, also used in studio blend)
PickupsHumbuckers (stock Gibson SG pickups, likely 490R/498T or similar for this era)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzFulltone Fulltone Octafuzz
fuzzBlack Arts Toneworks Black Arts Toneworks Pharaoh Fuzz

Notes

Studio recording, 1997 (Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666 era); Linde used a Gibson SG for the left channel and a Fender Telecaster for the right, but the solo is most likely the SG through the Peavey 5150 as the main lead amp. Fuzz pedals (Octafuzz, Pharaoh Fuzz) were used in the studio, but the 5150 is cited as the main lead sound for solos.

Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and sustainingrich midrangeslightly compressed attackwarm and thicksinging sustainnot overly brightamp-driven crunch with fuzz colorationsmooth lead voicedistinct fuzz texturestudio-blended distortion

Difficulty

The solo requires good control of bends and vibrato, as well as smooth legato phrasing, but does not involve fast runs or complex techniques. The main challenge is achieving expressive sustain and tone control.

Sources

Dirty Work: HIM Guitarist Mikko Lindström Talks Gear, Influences and More | Guitar World

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