lead guitar from “i love rock 'n' roll” by joan jett & the blackhearts | ToneDB

i love rock 'n' roll

joan jett & the blackhearts

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

A raw and powerful rock and roll guitar tone with a gritty edge, perfect for driving riffs and energetic solos. It's got a biting crunch with a touch of sustain.

Production Credits

Producer: Kenny Laguna

Engineer: Thom Panunzio

Recorded at: Kingdom Sound Studios, Long Island, NY

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson Les Paul

Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark II

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The guitar sound was achieved by blending the direct signal from the amp with the close-mic'd speaker cabinet.
  • Overdrive was achieved by overdriving the preamp section of the Mesa/Boogie amp.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson Les Paul style guitar into a Mesa/Boogie Mark II or similar high-gain amp.
  • Use a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
  • Dial in a good amount of gain on the amp's preamp to achieve a crunchy, overdriven sound.
  • Experiment with EQ to shape the tone, focusing on midrange frequencies for a classic rock sound.

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