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my own grave

as i lay dying

rhythm guitar

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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.

Gear

Ibanez Universe UV777instrument
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Peavey 5150amp
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Shure SM57microphone
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Ibanez TS808processing
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ISP Decimatorprocessing
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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 UV777

Amp: Peavey 5150

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Ibanez TS808, ISP Decimator

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

  • Ibanez Universe UV777(guitar)
  • Peavey 5150(amp)
  • Shure SM57(mic)
  • Ibanez TS808(pedal)
  • ISP Decimator(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

EVH 5150III 50W EL34$1000-$1200

Alternative to: Peavey 5150

Direct evolution of the original 5150 circuit with the same aggressive high-gain character and tight low end response

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Neural DSP Fortin Nameless Suite$80-$120

Alternative to: Peavey 5150

Captures modern high-gain amp tones with excellent clarity and built-in noise gate functionality

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Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive$50-$70

Alternative to: Ibanez TS808

Budget-friendly mid-range boost pedal that tightens low end when used with high-gain amps

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Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor$70-$90

Alternative to: ISP Decimator

Effective noise gate for controlling high-gain amp noise without cutting off sustain

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Schecter Omen-7$300-$400

Alternative to: Ibanez Universe UV777

Budget seven-string with high-output humbuckers suitable for aggressive metal tones

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Ibanez RG7421$400-$500

Alternative to: Ibanez Universe UV777

Current production seven-string from same manufacturer with similar pickup configuration and neck feel

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