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hawthorne heights

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Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is characterized by its bright, slightly overdriven sound with a distinct emphasis on clarity and sustain, creating a cutting and emotional lead line.

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The Story

The lead guitar tone on Hawthorne Heights' "Ohio Is for Lovers" was recorded at Signaturetone Recording in Pomona, CA with Sean Friday producing and engineering. The signature sound comes from a Gibson Les Paul through a Marshall JCM800 amplifier, pushed by an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer for additional midrange and sustain. The cabinet was close-mic'd with a Shure SM57, creating the bright, cutting lead tone that defined the song.

Production Credits

Producer: Sean Friday

Engineer: Sean Friday

Recorded at: Signaturetone Recording, Pomona, CA

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson Les Paul into a Marshall JCM800.
  • Use an Ibanez Tube Screamer to push the amp into overdrive and add mid-range.
  • Place a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
  • Adjust EQ to enhance clarity and presence without losing the mid-range punch.
  • Consider using a noise gate to tighten up the sound and reduce any unwanted noise.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60sShop on Reverb$500-$600

Alternative to: Gibson Les Paul

Provides the humbucker warmth and sustain of the original Gibson at a budget-friendly price point

Marshall Origin 50HShop on Reverb$700-$800

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Modern Marshall that captures the JCM800's midrange punch and overdrive character in a more affordable package

Neural DSP Fortin Cali SuitePlugin Boutique$100-$140

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

High-quality amp modeling that includes Marshall-style amps perfect for this era of post-hardcore tones

Boss SD-1 Super OverdriveShop on Reverb$50-$70

Alternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Budget alternative that provides similar midrange boost and amp-pushing characteristics as the TS9

Ibanez TS9 Tube ScreamerShop on Reverb$100-$130

Alternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

The exact same pedal used on the recording, still in production and widely available

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