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Solo Tone
Remember Tomorrow
Opeth
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, based on Opeth's studio use in late 2000s)
AmpLaney VH100R (likely, based on Opeth's studio rig for Watershed era)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 for 'Maiden Heaven' Kerrang! tribute. No direct source confirms exact gear for this cover, but PRS Custom 24 and Laney VH100R were Mikael Åkerfeldt's primary studio choices at this time.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodicmoderate gain with claritywarm, rounded attackslight amp reverb for spaceclear note separationnot heavily scooped midstouch-sensitive dynamicsno audible modulationclassic hard rock/metal solo character
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate lead technique, expressive vibrato, and control of sustain and dynamics, but does not feature extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, based on Opeth's studio use in late 2000s)
AmpLaney VH100R (likely, based on Opeth's studio rig for Watershed era)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 for 'Maiden Heaven' Kerrang! tribute. No direct source confirms exact gear for this cover, but PRS Custom 24 and Laney VH100R were Mikael Åkerfeldt's primary studio choices at this time.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodicmoderate gain with claritywarm, rounded attackslight amp reverb for spaceclear note separationnot heavily scooped midstouch-sensitive dynamicsno audible modulationclassic hard rock/metal solo character
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate lead technique, expressive vibrato, and control of sustain and dynamics, but does not feature extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.