Tone Profile

This lead guitar tone is aggressive and cutting, designed to stand out in a mix with heavy guitars and electronic elements. It's a modern metal sound, characterized by high gain, clarity, and a tight low end.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Peavey 6505 is known for its high gain capabilities, which is essential for achieving the aggressive tone. An overdrive pedal such as the Ibanez TS9 is likely used to tighten the low end and boost the mids, helping the guitar cut through the mix. Noise gates like the ISP Decimator are crucial for controlling noise from the high-gain amp.
• A Shure SM57 is a standard choice for recording guitar cabinets due to its ability to handle high SPLs and its focused sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a high-gain amp like the Peavey 6505 and dial in a moderate amount of gain.
• Use an overdrive pedal to tighten the low end and boost the mids for added aggression and clarity.
• Experiment with microphone placement on the cabinet to find the sweet spot that captures the desired tone.
• Use a noise gate to eliminate any unwanted noise from the high-gain amp.
• Consider using a slight mid-cut in the EQ to prevent the guitar from sounding too harsh.

Original Gear

• Schecter Chris Motionless Signature(guitar)
• Peavey 6505(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez TS9(pedal)
• ISP Decimator(pedal)