Tone Profile

This lead guitar tone is dark, brooding, and heavily saturated, with a distinct gothic metal vibe. It features a thick, fuzzy distortion with a touch of reverb, creating a haunting and atmospheric sound.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely double-tracked to enhance the thickness and presence of the tone.
• Experiment with different microphone placements on the cabinet to find the sweet spot that captures the desired amount of aggression and warmth.
• The Ibanez Tube Screamer is used to boost the signal and add additional saturation to the ENGL Powerball amplifier.
• The Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor is used to control the excessive noise produced by the high gain amplifier and overdrive pedal.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar equipped with humbucker pickups for a thick, saturated tone.
• Use an ENGL Powerball amplifier as a foundation for the tone and dial in a high-gain sound with a slightly scooped midrange.
• Add an Ibanez Tube Screamer to boost the signal and add additional saturation to the sound. Adjust the drive and tone controls to shape the character of the overdrive.
• Use a noise suppressor to eliminate excessive noise generated by the high-gain amplifier and overdrive pedal.
• Experiment with different microphone placements on the cabinet to capture the desired amount of aggression and warmth.

Original Gear

• ESP Eclipse(guitar)
• ENGL Powerball(amp)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer(pedal)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor(pedal)