Tone Profile

This tone is a classic, high-gain 80s heavy metal lead guitar sound. It's aggressive, with a good amount of sustain and a cutting high-end.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amp in a treated room.
• Overdubbing may have been used to thicken the sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Les Paul-style guitar into a JCM800 amp.
• Use a moderate amount of gain on the amp.
• Place an SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
• EQ to taste, boosting the upper mids for clarity and cut.
• Consider double-tracking the guitar part for added thickness.

Original Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)