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Solo Tone

Future Breed Machine

Meshuggah

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Universe UV7PWH (7-string, likely used for solo; Meshuggah used Ibanez 7-strings in this era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1995; confirmed by Fredrik Thordendal for this era and album)

Amp Settings

gain9
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1995. Meshuggah used Ibanez Universe 7-strings with DiMarzio Blaze pickups and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amps for 'Destroy Erase Improve'. No evidence of 8-string use on this album. No evidence of Axe-Fx or digital amps for this era. Effects inferred from audio and forum discussion.

Tone Character(10)
extremely saturatedliquid sustaintight low endarticulate high notesslightly scooped midspercussive attacksinging, violin-like qualitycomplex harmonicsclear note separationmodern metal lead sound

Difficulty

This solo is considered one of the most technically demanding in metal, requiring expert-level speed, rhythmic precision, and advanced techniques such as wide stretches and whammy bar manipulation.

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