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Solo Tone
Painters of the Tempest, Pt. II (Triptych Lux)
Ne Obliviscaris
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely Ibanez RG or similar superstrat, 6-string, as used by Benjamin Baret on Citadel era)
AmpUnknown exact model (likely high-gain tube amp, e.g., Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or ENGL, as commonly used by the band in this era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Citadel album (2014). No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp model for this solo. Barber Direct Drive pedal confirmed for solo section by player covering the part. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato phrasingtight and articulate note separationhigh-gain lead toneclear pick attackmelodic phrasing with claritymodern progressive metal leadrich harmonic overtonessmooth but aggressivecutting through dense mix
Difficulty
This solo is extremely technical, requiring advanced speed, accuracy, and phrasing control, with challenging legato and alternate picking passages typical of progressive metal virtuosity.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely Ibanez RG or similar superstrat, 6-string, as used by Benjamin Baret on Citadel era)
AmpUnknown exact model (likely high-gain tube amp, e.g., Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or ENGL, as commonly used by the band in this era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Citadel album (2014). No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp model for this solo. Barber Direct Drive pedal confirmed for solo section by player covering the part. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato phrasingtight and articulate note separationhigh-gain lead toneclear pick attackmelodic phrasing with claritymodern progressive metal leadrich harmonic overtonessmooth but aggressivecutting through dense mix
Difficulty
This solo is extremely technical, requiring advanced speed, accuracy, and phrasing control, with challenging legato and alternate picking passages typical of progressive metal virtuosity.