Tone Profile

The lead guitar sound is bright, cutting, and slightly overdriven, with a characteristic rock tone from the early 70s. It's aggressive and in-your-face, perfectly complementing the song's chaotic energy.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded in a studio environment with a focus on capturing a raw and energetic performance.
• The Hiwatt amp was likely cranked to achieve the overdriven tone.
• Studio techniques such as close-miking were employed to capture the direct sound of the amplifier.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson Les Paul or similar guitar with humbucker pickups.
• Use a Hiwatt DR103 amplifier or a similar high-headroom amp with a clean, bright tone.
• Crank the amp's volume to achieve the desired level of overdrive, or use a clean boost pedal to push the amp harder.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the amp's character.
• Use minimal post-processing to preserve the raw and energetic sound of the original recording.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Hiwatt DR103(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)