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Solo Tone
This Is the End
Machine Head
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist (likely SLS3 or USA SL1, as used by Phil Demmel/Robb Flynn on 'Unto the Locust')
AmpPeavey 5150 (Block Letter, original version)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2011 album 'Unto the Locust'. Gear confirmed for album era; solo section likely uses bridge pickup and 5150 amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for solo. No evidence of alternate amp for solo. No evidence of additional studio trickery.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedaggressive and percussivesinging sustainarticulate note separationmodern metal claritycompressed and focusedrazor-sharp pick attackminimal ambiencehigh output, active pickup soundcutting midrange
Difficulty
The solo features fast, technical passages with precise picking, palm muting, and advanced phrasing, requiring strong technique and control at high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist (likely SLS3 or USA SL1, as used by Phil Demmel/Robb Flynn on 'Unto the Locust')
AmpPeavey 5150 (Block Letter, original version)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2011 album 'Unto the Locust'. Gear confirmed for album era; solo section likely uses bridge pickup and 5150 amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for solo. No evidence of alternate amp for solo. No evidence of additional studio trickery.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedaggressive and percussivesinging sustainarticulate note separationmodern metal claritycompressed and focusedrazor-sharp pick attackminimal ambiencehigh output, active pickup soundcutting midrange
Difficulty
The solo features fast, technical passages with precise picking, palm muting, and advanced phrasing, requiring strong technique and control at high speed.