Tone Profile

A driving and powerful hard rock rhythm guitar tone with a balanced EQ, moderate gain, and a touch of chorus to add width.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a dynamic microphone placed close to the speaker cabinet.
• The chorus effect adds a subtle layer of depth without being overly pronounced.
• The amp settings likely favored a mid-heavy EQ to cut through the mix.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Stratocaster-style guitar with a humbucker in the bridge position for a thicker tone.
• Use a Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain amp and dial in a moderate amount of overdrive.
• Position a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
• Add a subtle chorus effect to thicken the sound and create a sense of width.
• Experiment with EQ to balance the tone, focusing on a strong midrange presence.

Original Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Boss CE-1(pedal)