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.

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