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Solo Tone
Genetic Reconstruction
Death
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez S540 Custom (James Murphy's main guitar during 'Individual Thought Patterns' sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for 'Individual Thought Patterns' era, likely used for solos)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993. James Murphy's solo on 'Genetic Reconstruction' was tracked with his Ibanez S540 fitted with a DiMarzio X2N bridge pickup, into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No confirmed pedal use for the solo; effects inferred from audio.
Tone Character(10)
razor-sharp precisiontight and percussive attackscooped mids for claritysinging sustain on lead notesarticulate and fluid legatohigh-gain saturationmetallic edgeaggressive palm mutingclear note separationslightly ambient solo space
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast picking, fluid legato, and precise articulation at high speed, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez S540 Custom (James Murphy's main guitar during 'Individual Thought Patterns' sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for 'Individual Thought Patterns' era, likely used for solos)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. James Murphy's solo on 'Genetic Reconstruction' was tracked with his Ibanez S540 fitted with a DiMarzio X2N bridge pickup, into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No confirmed pedal use for the solo; effects inferred from audio.
Tone Character(10)
razor-sharp precisiontight and percussive attackscooped mids for claritysinging sustain on lead notesarticulate and fluid legatohigh-gain saturationmetallic edgeaggressive palm mutingclear note separationslightly ambient solo space
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast picking, fluid legato, and precise articulation at high speed, making it challenging even for experienced players.