Tone Profile

A raw, aggressive, and slightly fuzzy distortion with a mid-scooped character, perfect for driving rhythm parts and cutting through a mix. It has a garage rock vibe with a touch of punk sensibility.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar sound is characterized by a direct, in-your-face tone achieved by close-miking the amp speaker.
• The Pro Co RAT provides the core distortion, likely with the gain set to achieve a fuzzy, yet defined overdrive.
• The Marshall Plexi amp, possibly modified or tweaked for higher gain, contributes to the overall aggression and mid-range character.
• It's rumored the amp was either modded, or had specific tube changes to get this sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson Les Paul Junior or similar guitar with a P-90 pickup.
• Use a Pro Co RAT distortion pedal as your primary gain source. Experiment with the gain and filter knobs to find the sweet spot.
• Set your amp to a slightly overdriven state as a foundation for the distortion pedal.
• Use a Shure SM57 or similar dynamic microphone placed close to the speaker cone.

Original Gear

• Gibson Les Paul Junior(guitar)
• Marshall Plexi(amp)
• Pro Co RAT(pedal)
• Shure SM57(mic)