lead guitar from “enter sandman” by metallica | ToneDB

enter sandman

metallica

lead guitar

85% ai confidence

Tone Profile

A high-gain, aggressive, and articulate guitar tone with a tight low end and clear, present high frequencies, ideal for heavy riffs and soaring solos. The sound is massive and slightly scooped in the mids, providing a modern hard rock/metal edge.

Production Credits

Producer: Bob Rock

Engineer: Randy Staub

Recorded at: Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson Les Paul

Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amp cabinet.
  • Multiple takes were probably layered to create a thick, full sound.
  • EQ and compression were applied during mixing to enhance clarity and punch.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson Les Paul or similar humbucker-equipped guitar.
  • Use a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ or similar high-gain amplifier.
  • Dial in a tight, focused sound with a slightly scooped midrange.
  • Add a Tube Screamer for extra gain and sustain.
  • Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot on the speaker cone.
  • Double-track the guitar parts for added thickness and dimension.

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