Tone Profile

Aggressive and biting high-gain tone with a touch of chorus. The sound is tight and focused, with a pronounced midrange and sizzling high end, perfect for aggressive riffs and solos.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd cabinet in a treated studio environment.
• The direct input signal might have been blended with the mic'd cabinet signal for added clarity and punch.
• The chorus effect is subtle but adds depth and dimension to the tone.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a high-output humbucker-equipped guitar and a Marshall JCM800 amp.
• Dial in a high-gain sound with a strong midrange presence.
• Experiment with different microphone positions to find the sweet spot on the cabinet.
• Add a touch of chorus to thicken the sound, but avoid overdoing it.
• Consider blending a direct input signal with the mic'd cabinet signal for added clarity.

Original Gear

• ESP M-II(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Boss CE-1(pedal)