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Solo Tone
A Fair Judgement
Opeth
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002, as used by Mikael Åkerfeldt on Deliverance/Damnation era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (Deliverance/Damnation sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album, but no explicit mention of pedals or effects for this solo. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific solo.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothglassy highsarticulate and dynamicslight breakup at peakssinging sustaintouch-sensitive responsefull-bodied neck pickup soundnot compressed or gatedstudio ambienceexpressive phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and emotion on a clean tone. While not technically extreme, the musicality and touch sensitivity demand skill.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002, as used by Mikael Åkerfeldt on Deliverance/Damnation era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (Deliverance/Damnation sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album, but no explicit mention of pedals or effects for this solo. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific solo.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothglassy highsarticulate and dynamicslight breakup at peakssinging sustaintouch-sensitive responsefull-bodied neck pickup soundnot compressed or gatedstudio ambienceexpressive phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and emotion on a clean tone. While not technically extreme, the musicality and touch sensitivity demand skill.