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this is who we are

hawthorne heights

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

A high-gain, slightly scooped rhythm guitar tone with a tight low-end response, and articulate high-end. The tone is well-suited for pop-punk power chords and lead lines.

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Recording Notes

  • The lead guitar sound is characterized by a modern, high-gain amp tone.
  • Likely a combination of close-miking techniques with dynamic microphones like the SM57.
  • Tight low end achieved through amp settings and potentially some post-processing EQ.
  • Layering and doubling of guitar tracks to create a full and thick sound.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Les Paul style guitar with humbucker pickups.
  • Use a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar high-gain amplifier.
  • Set the amp gain to a medium-high level, and adjust the EQ for a slightly scooped sound.
  • Use a Shure SM57 or similar dynamic microphone to capture the amp tone.
  • Double-track the guitar parts to add thickness and width to the sound.
  • Consider using a gate to tighten up the low end and remove any unwanted noise.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50sShop on Reverb$500-$600

Alternative to: Gibson Les Paul

Provides similar humbucker pickups and mahogany body for that thick, sustaining lead tone at a budget-friendly price

PRS MT15 Mark TremontiShop on Reverb$700-$800

Alternative to: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier

15-watt tube head with tight, modern high-gain character perfect for pop-punk leads without the volume of a full Rectifier

Neural DSP Fortin Cali SuitePlugin Boutique$100-$130

Alternative to: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier

Accurately models Mesa Rectifier amps with the tight, scooped high-gain tones needed for modern pop-punk

Boss MT-2 Metal ZoneShop on Reverb$100-$120

Alternative to: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier

Budget option that can push a clean amp into high-gain territory with adjustable mids for that scooped Rectifier-style tone

Shure SM57Shop on Reverb$100-$120

Alternative to: Shure SM57

Still the industry standard for close-miking guitar amps and capturing that tight, punchy lead guitar sound

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