Tone Profile

Aggressive and tight high-gain rhythm guitar tone with a scooped midrange, providing clarity and punch while maintaining a heavy and powerful sound.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The rhythm guitar sound was achieved by double-tracking the guitar parts panned left and right.
• The Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ was likely used for its high-gain capabilities, while the Ibanez Tube Screamer would have acted as a boost, tightening the low end and adding sustain.
• The SM57 is a common choice for capturing the aggressive sound of a guitar amplifier.

Recreation Tips

• Start with an ESP Explorer-style guitar or similar, equipped with high-output humbucker pickups.
• Use a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ amplifier or similar high-gain amp model. Dial in a scooped midrange tone with tight bass and clear treble.
• Place an Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808 in front of the amp, with the drive set low and the level set high, to tighten the low end and boost the signal.
• Use a Shure SM57 microphone to capture the sound of the cabinet. Experiment with mic placement to find the sweet spot.
• Double-track the guitar part, panning each take hard left and right in the mix for a wide and full sound.

Recommended Gear

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