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lead guitar from “deceptacon” by le tigre | ToneDB

deceptacon

le tigre

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

This guitar tone is raw, energetic, and angular, capturing the essence of early 2000s dance-punk with a sharp, biting character. It's designed to cut through a dense mix with a minimalist, yet impactful sound.

Gear

Fender Telecasterinstrument
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Roland JC-120amp
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Shure SM57microphone
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Production Credits

Producer: Le Tigre

Engineer: n/a

Recorded at: n/a

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Roland JC-120

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic technique, using an SM57 to capture the direct sound of the Roland JC-120.
  • The Roland JC-120's bright and clean tone is a key element, providing a clear and defined sound.
  • Minimal processing was used to preserve the raw energy of the performance.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Telecaster for its bright and cutting tone.
  • Use a Roland JC-120 amplifier or a similar clean amplifier to achieve the foundational tone.
  • Place a Shure SM57 close to the speaker to capture the direct sound.
  • Avoid excessive processing; focus on the natural tone of the guitar and amp.

Original Gear

  • Fender Telecaster(guitar)
  • Roland JC-120(amp)
  • Shure SM57(mic)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Deluxe$400-$450

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Delivers the bright, cutting Telecaster tone essential for dance-punk at a budget-friendly price point

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Roland JC-40 Jazz Chorus$500-$600

Alternative to: Roland JC-120

Provides the same clean, bright Jazz Chorus character in a more compact package perfect for recording

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Boss JB-2 Angry Driver$150-$180

Alternative to: Roland JC-120

Can add the angular bite and edge needed for dance-punk when running into a clean amp

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Shure SM57-LC$100-$120

Alternative to: Shure SM57

The exact same microphone model, still manufactured and perfect for close-miking guitar amps

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Neural DSP Quad Cortex$1600-$1700

Alternative to: Roland JC-120

Contains accurate Jazz Chorus modeling for recording the clean, bright foundation tone

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