Tone Profile

Abrasive and heavy, with a buzzing, almost industrial distortion that cuts through the mix. The tone is aggressive and thick, providing a strong rhythmic backbone.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar sound is characterized by a combination of high gain and a focused mid-range, which helps it stand out. The Dual Rectifier amp is known for its aggressive distortion, while the SM57 is a reliable choice for capturing the amp's raw sound.
• Multiple guitar tracks were likely recorded and layered to create a dense, wall-of-sound effect. This adds to the thickness and intensity of the rhythm guitar.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a 7-string guitar tuned to B standard to capture the low-end frequencies crucial to the Deftones sound.
• Use a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amp or a similar high-gain amplifier. Experiment with the gain settings to find the sweet spot between distortion and clarity.
• Place a Shure SM57 microphone close to the amp's speaker cone, slightly off-axis, to capture a balanced and focused sound.
• Double-track the guitar parts to thicken the sound, and consider using a slight delay or chorus effect to enhance the width and depth.

Recommended Gear

• Ibanez RG7(guitar)
• Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)