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Solo Tone

The End of Heartache

Killswitch Engage

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarCaparison TAT Special (Adam Dutkiewicz signature, likely used for solos on this album)
AmpPeavey 5150 head into VHT 4x12 cabinet with P50E speakers (studio recording, 2003-2004)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'The End of Heartache' (2004). Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel both used Peavey 5150s for the album, with Adam using a Caparison TAT Special loaded with EMG 81/85 pickups for solos. No evidence of Framus Dragon or Cobra on this track. Mesa 4x12 with V30s also possibly used for some tracks, but VHT 4x12 with P50E is most cited for Adam's lead tones.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated distortionslight mid scoopsinging sustainaggressive attackhigh-frequency biteclear note separationarticulate lead tonetight low endcutting through the mix

Difficulty

The solo features fast alternate picking, string skipping, and requires precise articulation and timing, making it challenging for intermediate players and above.

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