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Ghost - Peacefield - Guitar Solo Tab

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Classic Rock

Gain6
Bass6
Mid7
Treble6
Presence5
Master7
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Roll back the gain slightly and pick near the neck for a warmer, more open crunch.

Skeletá album cover
Skeletá
2025 5:41

About Peacefield


Sitting somewhere between a hymn and a slow-burning rock piece, "Peacefield" rewards guitarists who enjoy texture and restraint over speed. Ghost has always leaned into clean, melodic playing alongside heavier moments, and this track from the 2025 album Skeletá is no exception. The challenge here is less about technical fireworks and more about touch: keeping your picking dynamics controlled, letting notes breathe, and nailing the mood of each phrase. Within Hard Rock, that kind of expressive, tone-focused playing can be easy to overlook in favour of shredding, but it is exactly what makes parts like this stick in the listener's ear. Pay close attention to how the guitar parts sit in the mix and try to replicate that sense of space in your own playing. If there are transitions or chord movements that feel slippery at tempo, use the Practice Toolbar to loop them slowed down until the muscle memory is solid before bringing the speed back up.

  • Ghost's guitar work on Skeletá (2025) emphasises melodic phrasing and dynamic control rather than high-gain aggression, making clean tone work a key focus.
  • Practising the chord transitions slowly with the Practice Toolbar will help you lock in the song's deliberate, atmospheric feel before playing it at full tempo.
  • Keeping your picking hand relaxed and consistent is the main physical challenge here, since the song's mood depends heavily on even, controlled note delivery.

How to Play Peacefield

The song moves through: Intro & full speed, 60 % speed, Bar 4.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage and drop the speed to build each section up to tempo.

Gibson SG Standard
Guitar

Gibson SG Standard

Ghost's Nameless Ghouls use the SG's sharp body and bright tonality for cutting through dense production with articulate rhythm work. The guitar's natural sustain helps their chunky riffs maintain clarity without modern metal muddiness.

ESP Eclipse
Guitar

ESP Eclipse

The Eclipse provides Ghost with a versatile platform for both studio recordings and live performances, offering the tight response needed for their mid-focused crunch tones. Its sleek design and reliable electronics support their atmospheric lead passages seamlessly.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

This amp delivers Ghost's signature mid-heavy crunch at moderate gain levels, staying clear and tight during palm muting without descending into saturated distortion. The Dual Rectifier's natural breakup at 5-6 gain is perfect for their contrast between clean and driven passages.

Seymour Duncan JB
Pickup

Seymour Duncan JB

Ghost's ESP guitars benefit from the JB's aggressive high-end bite and punchy output, cutting through the mix during heavier sections. This combination bridges the gap between their clean arpeggios and crunchy, riff-driven moments with powerful definition.

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Pedal

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9

The TS9 tightens Ghost's rhythm tone and pushes their amp into responsive crunch without adding unnecessary coloration. This classic overdrive pedal is essential for maintaining their clean-to-driven dynamic without sacrificing the clarity they demand.

Boss CE-2 Chorus
Pedal

Boss CE-2 Chorus

The CE-2 creates the shimmery, dimensional quality throughout Ghost's atmospheric passages like Mary On A Cross and He Is. Its subtle modulation adds depth to clean arpeggios while respecting the band's minimalist effects philosophy.

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