lead guitar from “eroplanong papel” by december avenue | ToneDB
eroplanong papel
december avenue
lead guitar
Tone Profile
The lead guitar tone is characterized by a clean, slightly overdriven sound with a prominent mid-range. It has a warm, smooth character that cuts through the mix without being harsh.
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Production Credits
Producer: Tower of Doom
Recorded at: Tower of Doom Studios
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender TelecasterShop on Reverb
Microphone: Shure SM57Shop on Reverb
Processing: Ibanez TS9 Tube ScreamerShop on Reverb
Recording Notes
- The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked amplifier.
- A small amount of overdrive was used to add sustain and harmonic complexity.
- The room sound may have been captured with an additional microphone for added ambience.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a clean amp setting on a Vox AC30 or similar amplifier.
- Use a Tube Screamer to add a touch of overdrive and boost the mid-range frequencies.
- Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot of the amplifier.
- Add a touch of room reverb to create a sense of space.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Telecaster
Delivers the bright, cutting single-coil tone of a Telecaster at a budget-friendly price point, perfect for this clean-to-mild overdrive application
Alternative to: Vox AC30
Provides the signature Vox chime and EL84 tube warmth at lower wattage, ideal for recording this smooth, mid-focused tone
Alternative to: Vox AC30
Accurately models the AC30's distinctive midrange character and tube saturation for direct recording applications
Alternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Offers similar midrange boost and light overdrive characteristics as the TS9 at a more accessible price point
Alternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
The exact pedal mentioned for this tone, providing the signature midrange push and smooth overdrive character
Alternative to: Shure SM57
Industry standard dynamic microphone that captures guitar amps with clarity and presence, still widely available and affordable
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