Tone Profile

Aggressive and raw punk rock guitar tone with a distinctively dark and slightly distorted edge, reminiscent of early horror punk.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Misfits were known for their raw, DIY recording approach. The guitar sound was likely achieved by cranking the Ampeg V4 amp to its limits, resulting in natural tube saturation and distortion.
• A single Shure SM57 microphone was likely used, placed close to the speaker cone to capture the amp's direct sound.

Recreation Tips

• Use a guitar with humbucker pickups, such as a Gibson Les Paul or similar model, to capture the thick, driving tone.
• Set the amp to a high gain setting to achieve a saturated, distorted sound. Experiment with the amp's EQ to find the sweet spot.
• Use a Shure SM57 or similar dynamic microphone to record the amp. Position the mic close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis, to reduce harshness.
• Consider using a noise gate to reduce unwanted hum and noise.
• Mix the guitar track slightly louder than usual to emphasize its raw, aggressive character.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Ampeg V4(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)