What guitar does Kessoku Band use on Seishun Complex?

The specific guitar model used on the recording hasn't been officially confirmed by the band or their production team. Based on the tone characteristics, it's likely a Les Paul-style guitar with humbucker pickups, but the exact brand and model remain unverified.

How to get Kessoku Band guitar tone?

The tone appears to use a Les Paul-style guitar through a Marshall-style amp with moderate overdrive from a Tube Screamer-type pedal. Focus on getting a balanced drive tone with clear articulation and bright presence that cuts through the mix without being overly saturated.

What amp does Kessoku Band use?

The exact amplifier used on Seishun Complex hasn't been officially documented. The tone suggests a British-style rock amp like a Marshall JCM800, but this is based on sonic characteristics rather than confirmed equipment lists from the recording sessions.

Do I need a Tube Screamer for Kessoku Band tone?

A Tube Screamer or similar overdrive pedal helps achieve the focused midrange boost and smooth saturation heard in their guitar tone. However, you could potentially get close with just amp overdrive if your amplifier has enough gain and the right EQ characteristics.

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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.

Gear

Gibson Les Paulinstrument: Reverb Sweetwater
Marshall JCM800amp: Reverb Sweetwater
Shure SM57microphone: Reverb Sweetwater
Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamerprocessing: Reverb Sweetwater

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Production Credits

Producer: Unknown

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Unknown

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson Les Paul

Amp: Marshall JCM800

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

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)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s$500-$600

Alternative to: Gibson Les Paul

Provides the same mahogany body and humbucker pickup combination as the original Les Paul for that thick, sustaining rock tone at a budget-friendly price

Reverb Sweetwater

Marshall Studio Classic SC20H$800-$900

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Modern reissue of the JCM800 circuit with power scaling, delivering the same British crunch and overdrive characteristics at home-friendly volumes

Reverb Sweetwater

Neural DSP Archetype Plini$100-$120

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Digital recreation of modern rock amp tones including Marshall-style circuits, perfect for recording direct with the same articulate drive character

Reverb Sweetwater

Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive$50-$70

Alternative to: Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

Budget alternative that provides similar mid-focused overdrive boost to push the amp into natural saturation for rock tones