Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is melancholic and expressive, with a warm, slightly overdriven sound that emphasizes sustain and emotional impact. It's characterized by a smooth distortion and a touch of chorus or modulation to add depth.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked amplifier, capturing the direct sound with minimal room ambience.
• Multiple takes may have been layered to enhance the richness and sustain of the lead lines.
• The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer is used to push the amp into overdrive.
• The Boss CE-1 is used for subtle chorus, adding depth and movement to the guitar tone.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster-style guitar with single-coil pickups.
• Use a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amp, or a similar high-gain amp, and set it for a warm, slightly overdriven tone.
• Add an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer to boost the signal and increase the gain.
• Apply a Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble for subtle chorus effect, enhancing the depth and sustain.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture the desired tone, focusing on close-miking the amp speaker.
• Adjust the gain and EQ settings on the amp and pedals to match the reference tone.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
• Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer(pedal)
• Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble(pedal)
• Shure SM57(mic)