Tone Profile

Aggressive and tight high-gain rhythm tone, with a clear and present midrange that cuts through the mix. It's modern metal with a focus on articulation and percussive attack.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The original tone was likely achieved by layering multiple guitar tracks to create a thick and full sound.
• Mesa Boogie amps are known for their versatility in achieving tight and focused high-gain tones.
• The Shure SM57 is a standard microphone for recording electric guitar due to its ability to handle high SPLs and capture the aggressive midrange character of distorted guitars.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar that has high-output pickups to drive the amp into distortion.
• Use a noise gate to tighten up the sound and eliminate unwanted noise.
• Experiment with different EQ settings on the amp and in post-production to achieve the desired midrange presence.
• Consider double-tracking the guitar parts to enhance the thickness and width of the sound.

Original Gear

• Jackson Randy Rhoads(guitar)
• Mesa Boogie Mark IV(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)