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.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

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)