Tone Profile

Aggressive and articulate high-gain lead tone, perfect for fast melodic runs and harmonized sections. Features a tight low-end, focused midrange, and sizzling high-end.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The lead guitar tone is characterized by a tight and focused sound, achieved through a combination of high-gain amplification and careful equalization.
• Likely involves a blend of close-mic'd amp cabinets with additional room microphones to capture the overall ambience.
• The guitars could have been layered multiple times to create a thick and harmonically rich sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar equipped with high-output humbucker pickups.
• Use a high-gain amplifier, such as a Bogner Uberschall or similar, as the foundation for the tone.
• Employ a Tube Screamer-style overdrive pedal to tighten the low-end and boost the midrange frequencies.
• Use a dynamic microphone, such as a Shure SM57, to capture the aggressive character of the amplifier.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the amp's tone.
• Carefully EQ the signal to remove any unwanted frequencies and further refine the tone.
• Consider layering multiple guitar tracks to create a fuller and more complex sound.

Original Gear

• Schecter Synyster Custom(guitar)
• Bogner Uberschall(amp)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9(pedal)
• Shure SM57(mic)