lead guitar from “ain't no rest for the wicked” by cage the elephant | ToneDB

ain't no rest for the wicked

cage the elephant

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

A gritty, slightly overdriven tone with a touch of fuzz and a bright, cutting edge. It's raw and energetic, perfect for the song's bluesy rock vibe.

Production Credits

Producer: Jay Joyce

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: In The Garage Studio (Nashville, TN)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Ampeg Super Reverb

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Pro Co RAT

Recording Notes

  • The song features a blend of raw, slightly distorted guitar tones achieved through a combination of amp overdrive and fuzz pedals.
  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close mic on the amp to capture the direct, aggressive sound.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Telecaster-style guitar into a clean amp like a Fender or Ampeg.
  • Use a RAT distortion pedal with the gain set low to medium to achieve a gritty overdrive.
  • Use an SM57 or similar dynamic microphone close to the amp speaker.
  • EQ to taste, cutting any muddiness and boosting the high-mid frequencies for clarity.

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