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.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked cabinet to capture the aggressive high-gain tone.
• An overdrive pedal boosts the amp's front end, tightening the low end and adding mid-range clarity.
• EQ was likely used to further shape the tone, cutting unwanted frequencies and enhancing the clarity.

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)