lead guitar from “breaking the law” by judas priest | ToneDB
breaking the law
judas priest
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
The lead guitar tone is aggressive and cutting, with a bright and slightly scooped midrange that allows it to soar above the rhythm section. It's a classic British heavy metal sound, with plenty of sustain and a touch of fuzz.
Production Credits
Producer: Tom Allom
Engineer: Louis Austin
Recorded at: Startling Studios, Tittenhurst Park, Ascot
Signal Chain
Instrument: Gibson Les Paul
Amp: Marshall JMP
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Fuzz Face
Recording Notes
- The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked cabinet in a moderately sized room.
- The fuzz pedal was used to add sustain and aggression to the tone.
- The amp was likely driven hard to achieve the saturated sound.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Gibson Les Paul style guitar with humbucker pickups.
- Use a Marshall JMP amp or a similar high-gain amp.
- Add a Fuzz Face pedal to the signal chain.
- Place a Shure SM57 microphone close to the speaker cabinet.
- Adjust the amp and pedal settings to achieve the desired level of gain and sustain.
Recommended Gear
- Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
- Marshall JMP(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Fuzz Face(pedal)
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