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Solo Tone
Bleed (15th Anniversary Remastered 2023 Edition)
Meshuggah
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez M8M 8-string
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (amp model: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ or Diezel VH4, likely Mark IIC+ for solo)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2023 remaster of original 2007 session. Solo played by Fredrik Thordendal. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for Meshuggah studio work in this era. Axe-Fx Ultra used for amp and effects in studio. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
liquid and singing sustaintight and percussive low endsmooth, saturated gainslightly scooped midsclear note separationarticulate high endcomplex harmonicsprecise attackmodern, polished metal solo tonecontrolled feedback
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert level due to its high speed, complex rhythmic groupings, wide intervallic leaps, and advanced picking/legato techniques required for Meshuggah's signature solo style.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez M8M 8-string
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (amp model: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ or Diezel VH4, likely Mark IIC+ for solo)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2023 remaster of original 2007 session. Solo played by Fredrik Thordendal. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for Meshuggah studio work in this era. Axe-Fx Ultra used for amp and effects in studio. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
liquid and singing sustaintight and percussive low endsmooth, saturated gainslightly scooped midsclear note separationarticulate high endcomplex harmonicsprecise attackmodern, polished metal solo tonecontrolled feedback
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert level due to its high speed, complex rhythmic groupings, wide intervallic leaps, and advanced picking/legato techniques required for Meshuggah's signature solo style.