lead guitar from “stitches” by nervepitch | ToneDB
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Tone Profile
This lead guitar tone is characterized by its crisp attack, saturated sustain, and overall bright, modern vibe. It blends a driven amp sound with precise digital processing to achieve its clarity and presence.
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The Story
The lead guitar tone on "Stitches" by nervepitch was created using a Strandberg Boden guitar direct into Neural DSP's Archetype: Gojira plugin. The signal was recorded DI into a computer without physical amplification, relying entirely on digital amp simulation and effects processing to achieve the crisp attack and saturated sustain characteristic of the track.
Signal Chain
Recreation Tips
- Start with a relatively bright guitar signal, possibly with active pickups or a high-output humbucker.
- Choose an amp sim known for its high-gain capabilities and tweak it to have a present but not overly muddy low end.
- Experiment with different amp and cabinet combinations within your chosen amp sim for the best match.
- Use a precise EQ to carve out any unwanted frequencies and emphasize the clarity and sustain.
- Consider a touch of compression or limiting to further enhance the sustain and even out the dynamics.
- Automate parameters to bring the tone alive!
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Strandberg Boden
Multi-scale design similar to Strandberg with high-output humbuckers that provide the bright, articulate signal needed for this processed tone
Alternative to: Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira
The exact plugin used on the original recording, providing the high-gain amp modeling and cabinet simulation
Alternative to: Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira
Alternative high-gain amp sim with similar clarity and modern metal voicing for the saturated lead tone
Alternative to: Strandberg Boden
Bright, articulate humbucker pickups and fast neck provide similar tonal characteristics for processed modern metal tones
Alternative to: Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira
Comprehensive amp modeling suite with high-gain options and precise EQ controls for achieving similar saturated lead tones
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