TONEDB

rhythm guitar from “bullet in your head” by made of hate | ToneDB

bullet in your head

made of hate

rhythm guitar

AI generatedv1.0

Tone Profile

Aggressive and tight high-gain rhythm guitar, with a modern metal edge. It features a pronounced mid-range scoop and emphasized high frequencies, providing clarity and bite.

Gear

ESP Eclipseinstrument
Reverb$1600Sweetwater
Peavey 5150amp
Reverb$1499Sweetwater
Shure SM57microphone
ReverbSweetwater

ToneDB may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.

Signal Chain

Instrument: ESP Eclipse

Amp: Peavey 5150

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The guitar sound likely benefits from close-miking techniques, capturing the direct and aggressive tone of the amp.
  • The overall sound is polished with post-processing to enhance clarity and tightness.
  • The guitar tone complements the aggressive drumming and vocals, creating a cohesive and powerful mix.

Recreation Tips

  • Use an ESP Eclipse guitar or similar model with active pickups for a tight and aggressive tone.
  • Set the Peavey 5150 to a high-gain setting, focusing on mid-range scoop and clear high frequencies.
  • Experiment with microphone placement to capture the direct and aggressive sound of the cabinet.
  • Apply post-processing such as EQ and compression to further refine the tone, ensuring clarity and tightness.

Original Gear

  • ESP Eclipse(guitar)
  • Peavey 5150(amp)
  • Shure SM57(mic)

Substitutions & Recommendations

ESP LTD EC-256$400-$500

Alternative to: ESP Eclipse

Budget-friendly Eclipse model with mahogany body and humbuckers that delivers the aggressive midrange punch needed for modern metal rhythm tones

ReverbSweetwater
ESP E-II Eclipse$1200-$1500

Alternative to: ESP Eclipse

Premium Eclipse with active EMG pickups and set-neck construction for the tight, aggressive attack and sustain characteristic of this tone

ReverbSweetwater
EVH 5150III 50W$900-$1100

Alternative to: Peavey 5150

Modern evolution of the 5150 circuit with the same aggressive high-gain character and mid-scooped voicing for tight metal rhythms

ReverbSweetwater
Neural DSP Fortin Nameless Suite$100-$130

Alternative to: Peavey 5150

Captures the aggressive, tight high-gain character of 5150-style amps with built-in cabinet simulation and post-processing tools

ReverbSweetwater
Shure SM57$100-$130

Alternative to: Shure SM57

Still the industry standard for close-miking guitar cabinets, providing the direct, aggressive midrange response perfect for modern metal

ReverbSweetwater

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

Community Insights

No community insights yet. Be the first to contribute!