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Solo Tone
Sixpounder
Children of Bodom
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or Custom Shop, Japanese-made, as used on studio recordings ca. 2002)
AmpMarshall JCM900 4100 (studio era) into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (Hate Crew Deathroll era). ESP Alexi signature with EMG HZ H4, JCM900 head, Marshall 1960 cab. No evidence of live/touring JVM410H or JCM800 being used on this specific recording. Pedalboard effects inferred from era and sources.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated lead toneaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainarticulate note separationslightly scooped midscrisp top endchunky low endcutting presenceminimal ambient reverb
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced speed, sweep picking, and precise articulation at high tempo, with expressive wah and delay use adding to the technical challenge.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or Custom Shop, Japanese-made, as used on studio recordings ca. 2002)
AmpMarshall JCM900 4100 (studio era) into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (Hate Crew Deathroll era). ESP Alexi signature with EMG HZ H4, JCM900 head, Marshall 1960 cab. No evidence of live/touring JVM410H or JCM800 being used on this specific recording. Pedalboard effects inferred from era and sources.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated lead toneaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainarticulate note separationslightly scooped midscrisp top endchunky low endcutting presenceminimal ambient reverb
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced speed, sweep picking, and precise articulation at high tempo, with expressive wah and delay use adding to the technical challenge.