Tone Profile

A heavy, scooped-midrange rhythm tone that is aggressive and powerful, yet remains articulate. The sound is characterized by its tight low-end and biting high frequencies, perfect for driving, impactful riffs.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar signal was likely captured with a close-mic'd cabinet, focusing on the speaker cone to capture the amp's direct sound.
• Multiple takes were probably layered to create a thick, full sound.
• The final tone was likely sculpted with EQ and compression during mixing to enhance clarity and impact.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar that has high-output humbucker pickups to drive the amp's input.
• Use a Tube Screamer with the drive set low to tighten the low end and boost the mids slightly.
• Dial in a scooped-midrange tone on the amp, emphasizing the bass and treble frequencies.
• Experiment with different microphone positions to find the sweet spot on the speaker cone.
• Use a dynamic microphone like the Shure SM57 for its focused sound and ability to handle high SPLs.
• Double-track the guitar parts for added thickness and width.

Original Gear

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• ESP ExplorerShop on Reverb(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+Shop on Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57Shop on Reverb(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808Shop on Reverb(pedal)