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Solo Tone
Tendinitis
Jason Richardson
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson 7-String Cutlass
AmpFractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, likely PRS Archon or ENGL model for high-gain tones)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016-2017 era, album 'I'. Gear confirmed for Richardson's solo work and visible in multiple rig rundowns and Equipboard entries. Axe-Fx II used for all tones on the album, with amp models and effects programmed in the unit.
Tone Character(10)
ultra-tight and percussiveliquid and fluid legatosinging sustaincrystal-clear note separationmodern djent/prog-metal clarityarticulate sweep pickinghigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutingshimmering top endfast alternate picking
Difficulty
The solo in 'Tendinitis' is considered expert-level due to its blistering speed, advanced sweep picking, complex legato runs, and the need for absolute precision in timing and articulation.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson 7-String Cutlass
AmpFractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, likely PRS Archon or ENGL model for high-gain tones)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016-2017 era, album 'I'. Gear confirmed for Richardson's solo work and visible in multiple rig rundowns and Equipboard entries. Axe-Fx II used for all tones on the album, with amp models and effects programmed in the unit.
Tone Character(10)
ultra-tight and percussiveliquid and fluid legatosinging sustaincrystal-clear note separationmodern djent/prog-metal clarityarticulate sweep pickinghigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutingshimmering top endfast alternate picking
Difficulty
The solo in 'Tendinitis' is considered expert-level due to its blistering speed, advanced sweep picking, complex legato runs, and the need for absolute precision in timing and articulation.