lead guitar from “dressed as goblins” by nekrogoblikon | ToneDB
dressed as goblins
nekrogoblikon
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
This lead guitar tone is aggressive and high-gain, providing a bright and articulate sound perfect for fast-paced melodic metal. It has a distinct modern metal edge with plenty of saturation and a tight low end.
Gear
- Ibanez RGinstrument
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- Peavey 5150amp
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- Shure SM57microphone
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- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9processing
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The Story
The lead guitar tone on Nekrogoblikon's "Dressed as Goblins" features an Ibanez RG guitar through a Peavey 5150 amplifier, boosted with an Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9 overdrive pedal. The setup was recorded using a close-miked cabinet with a Shure SM57 microphone to capture the aggressive, high-gain character typical of modern melodic metal productions.
Signal Chain
Instrument: Ibanez RG
Amp: Peavey 5150
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Recreation Tips
- Start with a high-output guitar and a high-gain amplifier like a Peavey 5150.
- Use an overdrive pedal such as an Ibanez Tube Screamer to boost the signal and tighten the low end.
- Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot on the cabinet.
- Use EQ to further refine the tone, paying attention to clarity and presence.
- Consider using a noise gate to eliminate any unwanted noise from the high-gain signal.
Original Gear
- Ibanez RG(guitar)
- Peavey 5150(amp)
- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9(pedal)
- Shure SM57(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Peavey 5150 amplifier
Direct evolution of the original 5150 circuit with EL34 tubes providing similar aggressive high-gain saturation and tight low-end response
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Peavey 5150 amplifier
Accurate digital modeling of 5150-style high-gain amps with built-in impulse responses for direct recording
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Budget alternative that provides similar mid-range boost and low-end tightening when used as an amp boost
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Premium option with nearly identical circuit to original TS9 but with tighter low-end response preferred by modern metal players
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez RG guitar
High-output active pickups and similar construction provide the aggressive attack and clarity needed for fast melodic metal passages
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