Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is aggressive and bright, with a cutting high-end and noticeable distortion that helps it stand out in the mix. It has a modern rock vibe, suitable for fast riffs and melodic lines.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with the SM57 close-mic'd to capture the amp's aggressive sound.
• The Ibanez Tube Screamer is used to boost the signal and add saturation before it hits the amp, resulting in a tighter and more focused distortion.
• The amp settings likely emphasize the high-mids and treble frequencies to give the guitar a cutting edge.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Les Paul-style guitar for its thick tone.
• Use a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amp model in a plugin or real amp.
• Place an Ibanez Tube Screamer in front of the amp, with the drive set moderately high and the tone slightly bright.
• Use a Shure SM57 on the amp cabinet, positioned slightly off-axis from the speaker's center.
• Adjust EQ to emphasize high-mids and treble for clarity and bite.

Original Gear

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• Gibson Les PaulShop on Reverb(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Dual RectifierShop on Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57Shop on Reverb(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9Shop on Reverb(pedal)