🎸 Metal · 2000s

Everytime I Die by Children of Bodom (Solo · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by Children of Bodom · solo

The Everytime I Die by Children of Bodom guitar tone is built on a Lee Jackson Perfect Connection GP-1000 preamp into Marshall JCM800 power amp, dialed in at gain 8/10, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 7.5, presence 6.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

GAIN

5.5

BASS

MID

7.5

TREBLE

6.5

PRESENCE

REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 284 metal tones in our researched catalog: Gain 8 sits right around the metal average (7.3); mids at 6 are right around average (5.2).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: ESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or custom shop, as used in studio) · Amp: Lee Jackson Perfect Connection GP-1000 preamp into Marshall JCM800 power amp (studio recording era, pre-Marshall JVM410H)

Studio recording for 'Everytime I Die' (2003, 'Hate Crew Deathroll' album). Used Lee Jackson GP-1000 preamp into Marshall power amp with Marshall 1960 cabs. Guitar is ESP Alexi Laiho signature with EMG HZ H4 passive pickup. No reverb used, chorus sometimes used for solos. Settings and effects are for studio, not live.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

ESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or custom shop, as used in studio) → Chorus pedal (model unknown) → Integrated preamp boost (guitar or amp boost) → Lee Jackson Perfect Connection GP-1000 preamp into Marshall JCM800 power amp (studio recording era, pre-Marshall JVM410H)

Effects

chorus, boost

Tone character

tight and percussive, singing sustain, articulate lead tone, aggressive pick attack, clear note separation, generous low end, mid-forward for clarity, dry, no reverb, slight chorus shimmer, high-gain saturation

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, fast tempo, aggressive dynamics · high-gain distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Everytime I Die sound.

Difficulty

4.5/5 · Solo

The solo features extremely fast alternate picking, sweep picking, and string skipping at high tempo, requiring advanced technical skill and precise articulation.

Worth knowing

Exact amp settings for the Lee Jackson GP-1000 on 'Everytime I Die' are not published; values estimated based on genre, era, and typical Alexi Laiho studio settings from cited sources.
Pedal/effect models for chorus are not confirmed for this specific solo; chorus is included due to audible effect and strong evidence from multiple sources that Alexi used chorus for solos.
No delay or reverb is audible or mentioned for this solo; chorus is the only modulation effect present.
Pickup model is inferred from era and studio photos/interviews; later live rigs used EMG active pickups, but 'Hate Crew Deathroll' era used EMG HZ H4 passive.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Children of Bodom's 'Everytime I Die' solo features a saturated, articulate high-gain tone typical of Alexi Laiho's late 90s/early 2000s setup (ESP guitars, EMG pickups, Peavey 5150/Marshall amps). The tone is tight with moderate bass, slightly scooped but not hollow mids, aggressive treble and presence for cut, and a dry, in-your-face mix with no audible reverb.

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Everytime I Die guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Everytime I Die guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 8, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 7.5, presence 6.5, reverb 0. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Everytime I Die tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: ESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or custom shop, as used in studio) · Amp: Lee Jackson Perfect Connection GP-1000 preamp into Marshall JCM800 power amp (studio recording era, pre-Marshall JVM410H); chorus, boost.

Can I get the Everytime I Die tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like Children of Bodom on Everytime I Die — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup, the amp EQ above (gain 8, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 7.5, presence 6.5, reverb 0), and chorus, boost. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Settings are community-researched estimates, not official. GuitarToneAdapt adapts them to your gear. guitartoneadapt.com