Basic difference is the choice of solo tone and rhythm tone. Most of cases rhythm tone accepts lot more treble due to low notes being played and treble compensation to widen the spectrum and keep the attack clear - especially in dense, metal playing. Now for solo tone there is (especially in metal) an opposite. We need to cut much more treble on the amp eq because we do play high notes most of the time and we need to pull out much more midrange to:
1. Separate solo guitar from backing guitars in the same mix
2. Cut something that becomes unpleasant when playing high notes - it's the harsh treble
Usually the tone you consider to be even a little too "boxy" will work perfect for a solo guitar.
Line 6 is able to deliver some descent tones (not necessary dynamics response) and IMHO is one of the easiest tools for "tone beginners". Fisrt basic mistake is to trying to mess too much with all thsoe FX, EQ, Compressors etc.
It's best to start by having only one amp and cabinet turned on and messig with amp settings (eq and gain) to get as close as possible to what you expect.
I think you might find Soldano SLO simulation (don't remember Line 6 substitue name for this). It might fit great for the type of solos you showed us in your previous takes. Don't be afraid of some ridicolous looking eq setting. I know a lot of players (with myself) whoi push middle eq knob to a absolute max and treble knob to almost 0 when adjusting solotone on high gain amps like Mesa, Peavey or Soldano (especially). My personal reason for choosing soldano for metal solos was the type of "grain" it had - smooth, not so sharp and very clear midrange that could deliver smooth solo tone with much less harsh frequencies then previously mentioned.
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This post has been edited by Darius Wave: Jun 23 2015, 11:21 AM
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