Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is characterized by a heavy, fuzzed-out sound with a dark and menacing vibe. It's a thick, saturated tone that cuts through the mix with plenty of sustain.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier in a relatively dry room.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture the full body of the amp's sound. Start with the SM57 aimed at the center of the speaker cone, then adjust to taste.
• The ProCo Rat and MXR Phase 90 were likely used to shape the guitar's fuzz and add a swirling effect.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson Les Paul style guitar for a thick, warm base tone.
• Use a Sunn Model T amplifier as the foundation of your sound. If you don't have access to one, try a high-powered tube amp with a similar voicing.
• Dial in a heavy fuzz tone with a ProCo Rat pedal. Experiment with different settings to find the sweet spot.
• Add a swirling effect with an MXR Phase 90 pedal. Adjust the speed to taste.
• Record with a Shure SM57 microphone placed close to the speaker cone. Experiment with different microphone positions to find the sweet spot.

Original Gear

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• Gibson Les PaulShop on Reverb(guitar)
• Sunn Model TShop on Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57Shop on Reverb(mic)
• ProCo RatShop on Reverb(pedal)
• MXR Phase 90Shop on Reverb(pedal)