Tone Profile

A shimmering yet powerful rhythm guitar tone, with a chorus-laden character and a tight, slightly scooped midrange that provides a solid foundation for the song. The sound is both ethereal and driving, typical of visual kei rock.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The rhythm guitar parts likely feature a combination of clean and slightly overdriven amp tones.
• Chorus is a key component, adding width and depth to the sound.
• Midrange is often slightly scooped to allow the high and low frequencies to breathe.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster-style guitar for the bright single-coil sound.
• Use a Roland JC-120 or a similar clean amp as the base tone.
• Apply a chorus effect like the Boss CE-1 or a similar analog chorus pedal.
• Slightly scoop the mids using an EQ to achieve the desired frequency balance.

Original Gear

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• Fender StratocasterShop on Reverb(guitar)
• Roland JC-120Shop on Reverb(amp)
• Boss CE-1Shop on Reverb(pedal)