Solo Tone

Zero

Periphery

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Misha Mansoor Signature Juggernaut (likely 7-string, custom shop or Pro Series)

AmpFractal Audio Axe-FX II XL (amp modeling, likely based on Peavey 5150/EVH 5153 or Mesa/Boogie models)

PickupsBare Knuckle Juggernaut humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez or Fractal Tube Screamer (model unknown, likely virtual in Axe-FX)

delayFractal Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital delay block in Axe-FX)

noise_gateFractal Noise gate (model unknown, likely Axe-FX block)

Notes

Studio recording, 2023 (Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre). All Periphery guitars tracked through Axe-FX II XL with MIDI-controlled effects; no physical pedals used in studio. Signal chain and tones are programmed in the Axe-FX. Cabinet IRs are Zilla 2x12 with Celestion Creamback H and Vintage 30 speakers. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate high-gain clarityprecise note separationliquid legato runspercussive attackmodern djent leadcompressed, controlled dynamicsslight top-end sizzlefocused midrange

Difficulty

The solo features extremely technical passages with rapid alternate picking, advanced legato, and complex rhythmic phrasing typical of modern progressive metal. Mastery of timing, muting, and note articulation is required.