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.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd cabinet. The overdrive sound is a combination of both the amp and a drive pedal.
• The bright tone may be achieved through EQ adjustments either during tracking or mixing.

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

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer(pedal)