lead guitar from “clown” by korn | ToneDB
clown
korn
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
This tone is aggressive and dissonant, defined by a searing high-gain distortion with a somewhat scooped midrange. It sounds very tight, modern, and menacing.
Gear
- Ibanez Universe UV777instrument
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- Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifieramp
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- Shure SM57microphone
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- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9processing
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The Story
This aggressive 7-string tone was recorded using an Ibanez Universe UV777 tuned to A standard, running through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amplifier with an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer for additional saturation. The recording was done at Indigo Ranch Studios in Malibu with producer Ross Robinson and engineer Chuck Johnson, using a close-mic'd Shure SM57 to capture the raw, tight character of the high-gain sound.
Production Credits
Producer: Ross Robinson
Engineer: Chuck Johnson
Recorded at: Indigo Ranch Studios, Malibu, California
Signal Chain
Instrument: Ibanez Universe UV777
Amp: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Recreation Tips
- Start with a 7-string guitar tuned to A standard to capture the low-end frequencies.
- Use a high-gain amplifier with a tight response, such as a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier.
- Add a distortion pedal, like an Ibanez Tube Screamer, to the amp's front end to further saturate the signal and enhance sustain.
- Experiment with microphone placement on the speaker cabinet to find the sweet spot that captures the desired tonal qualities.
- Use EQ to sculpt the tone, focusing on cutting some of the low-mid frequencies to prevent muddiness, and boosting the high frequencies for clarity.
Original Gear
- Ibanez Universe UV777(guitar)
- Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Ibanez Universe UV777
Modern 7-string with similar scale length and pickup configuration for that extended low-end in A tuning
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Current production version of the classic Dual Rectifier with the same high-gain, scooped sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Budget alternative with tight, modern high-gain character similar to Rectifier tones
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Budget overdrive that tightens high-gain amps similarly to the TS9's midrange boost
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Digital recreation of Mesa Rectifier circuits with modern cab simulation for recording
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