Tone Profile

A raw, distorted, and somewhat chaotic guitar tone with a fuzzy edge, characteristic of early 90s grunge. It's thick and saturated, yet retains clarity for note definition.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier, capturing the direct sound of the cabinet.
• The use of a SansAmp Classic or similar distortion pedal contributed significantly to the overdriven and fuzzy character of the tone.
• Double-tracking and liberal use of chorus and flanger further thickened the sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Jaguar or similar guitar with humbucker pickups for a thick base tone.
• Use a SansAmp Classic pedal to dial in a high-gain, fuzzy distortion sound. Experiment with the drive and output levels to find the sweet spot.
• Set your amplifier to a clean or slightly overdriven setting to provide a foundation for the distortion pedal.
• Place a Shure SM57 microphone close to the speaker cone of your amplifier cabinet, slightly off-axis.
• In your DAW, try double-tracking the guitar part and panning the two takes slightly to create a wider stereo image.
• Apply a subtle chorus or flanger effect to add depth and movement to the tone.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Jaguar(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Studio .22(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Tech 21 SansAmp Classic(pedal)