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lead guitar from “send the pain below” by chevelle | ToneDB

send the pain below

chevelle

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

Aggressive and cutting with a strong mid-range presence, this tone balances tight distortion with a hint of fuzz, creating a modern hard rock sound. It's thick and powerful, perfect for driving riffs and soaring melodies.

Gear

Gibson Les Paulinstrument
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Marshall JCM800amp
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Shure SM57microphone
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Pro Co RATprocessing
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Production Credits

Producer: Michael Baskette

Engineer: n/a

Recorded at: Bay 7 Studios, Valley Village, CA

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson Les Paul

Amp: Marshall JCM800

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Pro Co RAT

Recording Notes

  • The guitar sound is characterized by a cranked Marshall amp, likely with a distortion pedal to push it further.
  • The SM57 is a typical choice for recording rock guitar due to its ability to handle high SPL and its focused sound.
  • The Pro Co RAT is used to add sustain and distortion to the guitar signal.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson Les Paul or similar humbucker-equipped guitar.
  • Use a Marshall JCM800 amp as a base and dial in a moderately distorted tone.
  • Add a Pro Co RAT pedal with the distortion set to taste to get a more aggressive sound.
  • Place a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
  • Experiment with EQ to get the right mid-range bite and avoid excessive low-end muddiness.

Original Gear

  • Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
  • Marshall JCM800(amp)
  • Shure SM57(mic)
  • Pro Co RAT(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s$400-$500

Alternative to: Gibson Les Paul

Provides the essential humbucker-driven midrange presence and sustain needed for this aggressive tone at a budget-friendly price point

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Marshall Origin 50H$500-$600

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Delivers classic Marshall crunch and midrange bite with modern reliability, capturing the JCM800's signature aggressive character

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Pro Co RAT 2$70-$90

Alternative to: Pro Co RAT

The current production RAT maintains the original's tight, cutting distortion that adds sustain and aggression to the Marshall foundation

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Neural DSP Fortin NTS Suite$130-$150

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Provides high-gain Marshall-style tones with built-in drive circuits that can replicate the cranked JCM800 + RAT combination

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Gibson Les Paul Studio$1200-$1400

Alternative to: Gibson Les Paul

Authentic Gibson humbuckers and construction deliver the full sustain and midrange punch essential for this modern hard rock tone

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