Tone Profile

Aggressive and tight high-gain rhythm tone with a scooped mid-range, providing a powerful and articulate sound perfect for thrash metal. It's characterized by clarity, punch, and controlled sustain.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar sound was achieved by layering multiple guitar tracks to create a thick and full sound.
• The Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ amplifier was a key component, known for its high-gain capabilities and tight response.
• An Ibanez Tube Screamer was used as a boost to tighten the low end and add sustain.
• Likely the SM57 was close-mic'd on the cabinet.

Recreation Tips

• Use an ESP Explorer style guitar with active pickups for a similar attack and sustain.
• Set the Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ to a high-gain setting, focusing on clarity and articulation.
• Use an Ibanez Tube Screamer with the drive set low, as a clean boost to tighten the amp's response.
• Experiment with mic placement to capture the cabinet's aggressive sound.

Original Gear

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