lead guitar from “the skin thief” by nekrogoblikon | ToneDB
the skin thief
nekrogoblikon
lead guitar
AI generatedv1.0
Tone Profile
Aggressive and articulate high-gain tone, perfect for fast-paced melodic death metal riffs and solos. It's a modern metal sound, with clarity 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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Production Credits
Producer: Nicky Calonne
Engineer: Nicky Calonne
Recorded at: Various studios in Los Angeles, CA
Signal Chain
Instrument: Ibanez RG
Amp: Peavey 5150
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Recording Notes
- The Peavey 5150 is known for its high-gain capabilities, often used in metal for its aggressive and cutting tone.
- An Ibanez Tube Screamer is used to tighten the low end and boost the mids, pushing the amp into further saturation.
- A Shure SM57 is a common choice for close-miking guitar cabinets due to its durability and focused sound capture.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a guitar equipped with high-output humbucker pickups.
- Use an overdrive pedal like the Ibanez Tube Screamer to boost the input signal of a high-gain amplifier.
- Experiment with microphone placement on the cabinet to find the sweet spot that captures the desired tone.
- Use EQ in post-processing to fine-tune the tone, focusing on clarity in the high end and tightness in the low end.
Original Gear
- Ibanez RG(guitar)
- Peavey 5150(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Peavey 5150
15-watt tube head with the aggressive high-gain character of the 5150, perfect for home recording while maintaining that tight, cutting metal tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Peavey 5150
Software recreation of high-gain metal amps including 5150-style tones, with built-in cab impulses and effects for direct recording
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez RG
High-output EMG active pickups and fast neck profile deliver the articulate, aggressive tone needed for fast melodic death metal riffs
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Budget-friendly option that provides similar mid-boost and signal tightening to push high-gain amps into focused saturation
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Premium option that excels at tightening low end and pushing metal amps, favored by many modern metal guitarists for its clarity
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