Tone Profile

A bright and driving lead guitar tone with a touch of overdrive and articulation, perfect for energetic rock anthems. It has a clear attack and sustain, cutting through the mix with a vibrant presence.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier for a direct and punchy sound.
• Overdrive was used to add sustain and saturation to the guitar tone.
• The SM57 is a classic choice for rock guitar, known for its ability to capture the raw energy of the amp.
• A slight amount of room ambience may have been added in mixing to give the guitar some space in the overall track.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Les Paul style guitar into a Marshall JCM800 amp.
• Use an Ibanez Tube Screamer with the drive set low to medium to add a touch of warmth and sustain.
• Position a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis, to capture the amp's tone.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the desired balance of clarity and aggression.
• In the mix, use EQ to shape the guitar's frequency response, boosting the high-mids for clarity and presence.
• Add a touch of reverb to create a sense of space around the guitar, but avoid overdoing it to maintain clarity and punch.

Original Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer(pedal)