Tone Profile

This tone has a modern hard rock vibe, with a saturated distortion that is thick and powerful, yet retains clarity and articulation. It’s well-suited for driving riffs and melodic lead lines.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar tone was achieved by layering several guitar tracks for added thickness.
• The amplifier was likely pushed to the edge of breakup, with an overdrive pedal boosting the signal for sustain and saturation.
• A dynamic microphone was placed close to the speaker cone to capture the direct sound of the amp.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a humbucker-equipped guitar, such as a Les Paul, for a thick, warm tone.
• Use an overdrive pedal with the gain set low to mid to push the amp into saturation.
• Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot of the speaker cone.
• Double-track the guitar parts and pan them slightly to create a wider stereo image.

Original Gear

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• Gibson Les PaulShop on Reverb(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800Shop on Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57Shop on Reverb(mic)
• Ibanez TS808Shop on Reverb(pedal)
• MXR Phase 90Shop on Reverb(pedal)