lead guitar from “the many faces of dr. hubert malbec” by nekrogoblikon | ToneDB
the many faces of dr. hubert malbec
nekrogoblikon
lead guitar
Tone Profile
A high-gain, modern metal tone with a tight low-end and aggressive midrange, perfect for fast riffs and shredding solos. The tone is clear and articulate, cutting through the mix with plenty of saturation and sustain.
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The Story
Based on a gear rundown video, Nekrogoblikon's lead guitarist uses an Ibanez RG guitar through a Peavey 5150 amplifier, with an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer for additional overdrive and midrange boost. The setup was recorded using a Shure SM57 microphone positioned close to the speaker cabinet. This combination creates the band's signature high-gain modern metal tone with tight low-end response and aggressive midrange cut.
Signal Chain
Instrument: Ibanez RGShop on Reverb
Amp: Peavey 5150Shop on Reverb
Microphone: Shure SM57Shop on Reverb
Processing: Ibanez TS9 Tube ScreamerShop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a high-gain amp such as a Peavey 5150 and dial in a distorted tone.
- Use a Tube Screamer to boost the mids and tighten the low-end.
- Position a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
- In your DAW, use a high-pass filter to remove any unwanted low-end rumble, and consider a slight mid boost around 1-2kHz to enhance clarity and aggression.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Peavey 5150 amplifier head
Direct evolution of the original 5150 circuit with EL34 tubes for slightly more midrange aggression, perfect for modern metal tones
Alternative to: Peavey 5150 amplifier head
Accurate 5150 amp modeling with built-in cab simulation and effects, ideal for direct recording
Alternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Similar midrange boost and low-end tightening characteristics as the TS9 at a budget-friendly price
Alternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Premium alternative with the original TS circuit design, providing tighter low-end and more focused midrange than modern TS9s
Alternative to: Ibanez RG guitar
Similar modern metal design with active EMG pickups and fast neck profile, delivering comparable high-output signal for heavy tones
Alternative to: Shure SM57 microphone
The same microphone used in the original recording, still the industry standard for close-miking guitar cabinets
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