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unholy confessions

avenged sevenfold

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

Aggressive and cutting high-gain lead tone with a tight low-end response and clear articulation. The sound is modern and harmonically rich, perfect for fast riffs and soaring solos.

Production Credits

Producer: Andrew Murdock

Engineer: Andrew Murdock

Recorded at: Hangar 18 Studios

Signal Chain

Instrument: Schecter Custom

Amp: Bogner Uberschall

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Ibanez TS808

Recording Notes

  • The Bogner Uberschall amp provides the core high-gain tone, known for its aggressive distortion and tight low-end.
  • The Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer is likely used as a boost to tighten the low end and add sustain.
  • A Shure SM57 is a standard choice for recording guitar cabinets due to its ability to handle high SPL and capture the raw sound of the amp.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a high-gain amp like the Bogner Uberschall or a similar modern high-gain amplifier.
  • Use a Tube Screamer or similar overdrive pedal to boost the signal and tighten the low end. Adjust the gain and tone controls to achieve the desired clarity and sustain.
  • Experiment with microphone placement on the cabinet to find the sweet spot that captures the desired tone. A Shure SM57 is a good starting point.

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