Tone Profile

A high-gain, tight, and aggressive rhythm guitar tone with a scooped midrange, providing a powerful and clear sound, perfect for driving heavy riffs.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked cabinet.
• The Ibanez Tube Screamer was used as a boost to tighten the low end and add sustain.
• Multitracking and careful mixing contributed to the final massive sound.

Recreation Tips

• Use an ESP Explorer or similar guitar with high-output humbuckers.
• Dial in a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ or similar amp with high gain, scooping the midrange for a modern metal sound.
• Use an Ibanez Tube Screamer with the drive set low as a clean boost to tighten the tone.
• Experiment with microphone placement on the cabinet to find the sweet spot.
• Double-track the guitar parts to add thickness and width.

Recommended Gear

• ESP Explorer(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808(pedal)