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Solo Tone

Sleeping Sun (Live at Summer Breeze Open Air)

Nightwish

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarWashburn N4
AmpLaney VH100R

Amp Settings

gain7
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Live performance at Summer Breeze Open Air, 2008 (post-Oceanborn era, but Emppu still used the N4 and Laney VH100R for classic material). No direct evidence of pedal use for this specific solo, but effects audible in the recording. Settings estimated based on typical Laney VH100R usage in symphonic metal live context.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodic lead tonerich harmonicsclear note separationslight mid scoopambient spaciousnessmoderate compressionarticulate pick attacklush reverb tailtouch of delay for depth

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced melodic phrasing, expressive vibrato, and control of sustain and dynamics, but does not feature extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

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