rhythm guitar from “my own grave” by as i lay dying | ToneDB
my own grave
as i lay dying
rhythm guitar
Tone Profile
A tight, aggressive, and modern metal rhythm guitar tone with a clear pick attack and a focused low end. The sound is heavily distorted but retains clarity and articulation for fast, complex riffs.
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The Story
As I Lay Dying's rhythm guitar tone on "My Own Grave" was achieved using an Ibanez Universe UV777 seven-string guitar through a Peavey 5150 amplifier. The signal chain included an Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer as a boost pedal and an ISP Decimator noise gate. The track was recorded at Planet Z Studios with producer Zeuss, using a Shure SM57 microphone to capture the cabinet. The dual-tracked guitars were panned left and right to create the characteristic wide, aggressive sound.
Production Credits
Producer: Zeuss
Engineer: Eyal Levi
Recorded at: Planet Z Studios, Hadley, MA
Signal Chain
Instrument: Ibanez Universe UV777Shop on Reverb
Amp: Peavey 5150Shop on Reverb
Microphone: Shure SM57Shop on Reverb
Processing: Ibanez TS808Shop on Reverb, ISP DecimatorShop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a guitar that has high-output humbucker pickups for a thick, aggressive tone.
- Use a Tube Screamer-style overdrive pedal to boost the input of the amp, with the drive set low and the level set high.
- Carefully EQ the amp to cut out any muddy frequencies and emphasize the midrange.
- Use a noise gate to eliminate unwanted noise and tighten up the sound.
- Double-track the guitar parts and pan them wide in the mix for a fuller sound.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Peavey 5150
Direct evolution of the original 5150 circuit with the same aggressive high-gain character and tight low end response
Alternative to: Peavey 5150
Captures modern high-gain amp tones with excellent clarity and built-in noise gate functionality
Alternative to: Ibanez TS808
Budget-friendly mid-range boost pedal that tightens low end when used with high-gain amps
Alternative to: ISP Decimator
Effective noise gate for controlling high-gain amp noise without cutting off sustain
Alternative to: Ibanez Universe UV777
Budget seven-string with high-output humbuckers suitable for aggressive metal tones
Alternative to: Ibanez Universe UV777
Current production seven-string from same manufacturer with similar pickup configuration and neck feel
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