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Solo Tone
Awaken
Breaking Benjamin
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, based on artist's known studio use in recent years)
AmpFractal Axe-FX III (Recto/Rectifier model, as per recent studio/live use)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Breaking Benjamin have used Axe-FX for both live and studio in recent years. No direct evidence for a different amp or guitar on this specific solo. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate high endfocused midscrisp attacksmooth legato runsslight ambient tailmodern metal claritycutting through dense mixno audible modulation
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique with fast picking, smooth legato, and expressive bends, but does not reach extreme technicality or shred levels.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, based on artist's known studio use in recent years)
AmpFractal Axe-FX III (Recto/Rectifier model, as per recent studio/live use)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Breaking Benjamin have used Axe-FX for both live and studio in recent years. No direct evidence for a different amp or guitar on this specific solo. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate high endfocused midscrisp attacksmooth legato runsslight ambient tailmodern metal claritycutting through dense mixno audible modulation
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique with fast picking, smooth legato, and expressive bends, but does not reach extreme technicality or shred levels.