Tone Profile

This is a high-gain, aggressive hard rock/metal guitar tone with a bright, slightly scooped midrange, and plenty of sustain. It's perfect for riffs and solos that need to cut through a mix.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amp in a treated studio environment.
• Multiple takes were likely layered to create a thick, harmonically rich sound.
• The final mix probably involved some EQ to shape the tone, possibly cutting some low-mid frequencies to reduce muddiness and boosting high frequencies for clarity.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar that has a humbucker pickup in the bridge position.
• Use a high-gain amp with a master volume to achieve the desired level of distortion.
• Experiment with different overdrive pedals to find one that complements your amp and guitar.
• Use an EQ to shape the tone, focusing on cutting low-mid frequencies and boosting high frequencies.
• Double-track or quad-track your guitar parts to create a thicker, more layered sound.

Recommended Gear

• ESP Custom Shop(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• MXR Zakk Wylde Overdrive(pedal)