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Solo Tone
Nightfall (Remastered 2007)
Blind Guardian
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000
AmpENGL Fireball 100
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Nightfall (Remastered 2007)', recorded in 1997-1998 for the 'Nightfall in Middle-Earth' album. Settings and gear are based on the best available studio references for this era and song. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and percussive attackharmonized lead linesclear note separationhigh-gain saturationarticulate upper midssmooth legato runsmelodic phrasingfast alternate pickingpower metal lead tone
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique due to its speed, melodic complexity, and the need for tight synchronization with harmonized lines, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000
AmpENGL Fireball 100
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Nightfall (Remastered 2007)', recorded in 1997-1998 for the 'Nightfall in Middle-Earth' album. Settings and gear are based on the best available studio references for this era and song. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and percussive attackharmonized lead linesclear note separationhigh-gain saturationarticulate upper midssmooth legato runsmelodic phrasingfast alternate pickingpower metal lead tone
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique due to its speed, melodic complexity, and the need for tight synchronization with harmonized lines, making it challenging for most intermediate players.