Tone Profile

Abrasive and bright, yet surprisingly clean indie rock lead guitar tone with a good amount of high-mid presence. It's a tone that cuts through the mix with clarity and bite.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The lead guitar sound is characterized by a direct and close-mic'd amp, likely with minimal room ambience.
• The tone is relatively dry, suggesting little to no reverb or delay was used in the recording.
• The Vox AC30 is known for its chimey and bright character, which contributes to the overall tone.
• The Fender Telecaster's single-coil pickups provide a crisp and articulate attack.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Telecaster into a Vox AC30.
• Use the bridge pickup on the Telecaster for maximum bite.
• Set the amp for a slightly overdriven tone – not too saturated, but with enough grit to cut through.
• Place a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
• Use minimal post-processing. A touch of EQ to shape the mids and highs might be beneficial.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Telecaster(guitar)
• Vox AC30(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)