Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is a high-gain, aggressive sound with a tight low-end, clear midrange, and articulate high frequencies. It's a classic 80s metal tone, perfect for fast riffs and soaring solos.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a combination of close-miking and room miking techniques to capture both the direct sound of the amplifier and the ambience of the recording space.
• The Ibanez Tube Screamer was used to boost the signal and add extra gain and sustain.
• The Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ is known for its high-gain capabilities and its ability to produce a tight, focused sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar equipped with high-output humbucker pickups.
• Use a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ amplifier or a similar high-gain amplifier.
• Add an Ibanez Tube Screamer or a similar overdrive pedal to boost the signal and add extra gain.
• Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot for your amplifier.
• Use EQ to shape the tone and remove any unwanted frequencies.

Recommended Gear

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