Tone Profile

A high-gain, aggressive rhythm guitar tone with a tight low-end and a slightly scooped midrange, perfect for modern metalcore. It's articulate and cutting, providing a solid foundation for the song's intense energy.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Peavey 5150 is likely the core of the tone, known for its high gain and aggressive character.
• The Ibanez Tube Screamer helps to tighten the low end and add mid-range focus, pushing the amp into further saturation.
• A close mic'd Shure SM57 is a standard choice for capturing the amp's raw energy and aggression.
• Consider double-tracking the rhythm guitar parts for added thickness and width in the mix.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar equipped with high-output humbucker pickups.
• Use the Tube Screamer with low drive, high level to push the amp's input.
• Dial in a moderate amount of gain on the Peavey 5150, focusing on clarity and articulation.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot for capturing the amp's tone.
• Use EQ to carve out any unwanted frequencies and further refine the tone.
• Consider using a noise gate to reduce any unwanted noise from the high-gain setup.

Original Gear

• Schecter(guitar)
• Peavey 5150(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9(pedal)