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Solo Tone
Downfall
Children of Bodom
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or custom shop, with Floyd Rose)
AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100 Head
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999 album 'Hatebreeder'. Gear confirmed for this era by multiple interviews and period photos. Settings from forum sources are for studio use. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped mids for claritysinging sustainsharp, articulate pick attackhigh output, saturated leadminimal ambience/reverbcrystal-clear note separationcutting treble for solo presencemassive low endaggressive, modern metal lead
Difficulty
The solo features extremely fast picking, advanced sweep picking, and complex legato phrasing, requiring expert-level technique and precision at high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or custom shop, with Floyd Rose)
AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100 Head
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass7
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1999 album 'Hatebreeder'. Gear confirmed for this era by multiple interviews and period photos. Settings from forum sources are for studio use. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped mids for claritysinging sustainsharp, articulate pick attackhigh output, saturated leadminimal ambience/reverbcrystal-clear note separationcutting treble for solo presencemassive low endaggressive, modern metal lead
Difficulty
The solo features extremely fast picking, advanced sweep picking, and complex legato phrasing, requiring expert-level technique and precision at high speed.