Tone Profile

The lead guitar sound is characterized by its heavily distorted, swirling, and almost overwhelming shoegaze texture. It's a wall of sound created by layers of effects and feedback.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The core of the sound is a Fender Jazzmaster played through a Vox AC30, heavily processed with multiple effects.
• Kevin Shields is known for experimenting with guitar feedback and unconventional techniques to create his signature sound.
• The Yamaha SPX90's 'Reverse Reverb' is a key ingredient in the swirling, ethereal quality of the guitar.
• Multiple takes of the guitar parts were likely layered and mixed to create a dense, almost overwhelming texture.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Jazzmaster into a Vox AC30 (or a similar amp).
• Experiment with distortion pedals like the ProCo RAT to get a thick, fuzzy tone.
• Use a Yamaha SPX90 or a similar multi-effects unit with a reverse reverb setting.
• Layer multiple guitar tracks with slight variations in the effects settings to create a wall of sound.
• Experiment with a DigiTech Whammy to shift the pitch of the guitar up or down to create unique textures.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Jazzmaster(guitar)
• Vox AC30(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Yamaha SPX90(pedal)
• DigiTech Whammy(pedal)
• ProCo RAT(pedal)