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Solo Tone
Absolution
Ghost
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely 2010s reissue, as used by Nameless Ghoul during 'Meliora' era studio sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, possibly blended with Marshall Plexi and Orange amp per interview)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2014-2015 ('Meliora' album sessions). Guitar World interview confirms Marshall JCM800 and Plexi amps, plus Orange and Fender heads used in layering. No explicit pedalboard or pickup position for solo, but SG with bridge humbucker is standard for Ghost's heavy solos.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate and clearslight midrange emphasiscrunchy and harmonically richmodern heavy rock/metal solo soundcontrolled feedbackcompressed and focusedaggressive attackclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires solid intermediate technique, including expressive bends, vibrato, and clean alternate picking at moderate speed. While not extremely technical, it demands control for sustain and clarity.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely 2010s reissue, as used by Nameless Ghoul during 'Meliora' era studio sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, possibly blended with Marshall Plexi and Orange amp per interview)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2014-2015 ('Meliora' album sessions). Guitar World interview confirms Marshall JCM800 and Plexi amps, plus Orange and Fender heads used in layering. No explicit pedalboard or pickup position for solo, but SG with bridge humbucker is standard for Ghost's heavy solos.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate and clearslight midrange emphasiscrunchy and harmonically richmodern heavy rock/metal solo soundcontrolled feedbackcompressed and focusedaggressive attackclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires solid intermediate technique, including expressive bends, vibrato, and clean alternate picking at moderate speed. While not extremely technical, it demands control for sustain and clarity.