Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is aggressive and cutting, with a strong midrange presence and a slight fuzziness. It's well-defined and articulate, fitting the technical death metal style.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar sound on Crystal Mountain is characterized by a cranked amp with a boost from overdrive pedals.
• The Peavey VTM 120 is known for its Marshall-like tones with a tighter low end, which complements the band's aggressive style.
• A Shure SM57 is a common choice for recording electric guitars due to its durability and ability to handle high SPLs.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar equipped with humbucker pickups.
• Use a Peavey VTM 120 amp or an amp model that emulates its tone.
• Dial in a moderate amount of gain on the amp.
• Add an Ibanez Tube Screamer and a Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal pedal for extra sustain and saturation.
• Place a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone to capture the aggressive tone.
• In the mix, focus on the midrange frequencies to bring out the articulation of the guitar.

Original Gear

• Ibanez Guitars(guitar)
• Peavey VTM 120(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer(pedal)
• Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal(pedal)