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lead guitar from “lilith's lullaby” by daevar | ToneDB

lilith's lullaby

daevar

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

A heavily saturated, vintage fuzz tone with immense sustain and a prominent, singing midrange, perfect for slow, melodic doom metal leads. It's thick and powerful, yet retains clarity for individual notes.

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson SG Standard (likely with stock humbuckers)

Amp: Orange OR120 (vintage model)

Microphone: Shure SM57 and Royer R-121 (blended)

Processing: EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper (Hoof side primarily engaged for main fuzz), Dunlop GCB95 Cry Baby Wah (used selectively for expression), MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay (subtle settings for depth), Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb (subtle hall or spring setting for ambience)

Other: Orange PPC412 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion Vintage 30s). SM57 placed on-axis, close to the cone for attack; R-121 slightly off-axis or a few inches back for warmth, blended to taste. Amp set loud for natural tube feel, with the Hoof fuzz providing the core saturation.

Recording Notes

  • The lead guitar is very prominent in the mix, often carrying the main melodic themes.
  • The fuzz is dense and all-encompassing but allows individual notes and bends to remain articulate.
  • There's a significant amount of sustain, characteristic of both the fuzz pedal and the amp volume.
  • The lead guitar parts often feature slow bends and deliberate vibrato, allowing the sustain and character of the fuzz to shine.
  • A slight room ambience suggests the amp was recorded in a reflective space or with careful use of reverb.

Recreation Tips

  • Utilize a Gibson SG or a similar mahogany-bodied guitar with humbuckers.
  • An Orange OR120 or a similar high-headroom, British-voiced tube amp is key. Push the amp to be loud.
  • The EarthQuaker Devices Hoof (or the Hoof side of the Hoof Reaper) is crucial for this specific fuzz texture. Experiment with the 'Shift' (mids) knob on the Hoof.
  • Set the fuzz pedal for high sustain and a thick, wooly character. Don't be afraid of a lot of gain from the pedal.
  • Use an analog delay like the MXR Carbon Copy with a low mix and few repeats to add space without cluttering the sound.
  • A touch of reverb (plate or hall) can enhance the spaciousness.
  • Start with the bridge humbucker for more cut, but experiment with the neck pickup for warmer, rounder lead tones, especially with the fuzz engaged.
  • Practice slow, expressive bends and vibrato to match the playing style.

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