Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is warm and singing with a prominent sustain and a touch of grit. It’s characterized by its smooth, almost vocal-like quality, making it perfect for expressive melodic lines.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The amp was likely overdriven to achieve the warm distortion.
• The guitar's sustain and natural compression contribute significantly to the tone.
• Studio techniques such as mic placement and room acoustics would have shaped the final recorded sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar that has humbucker pickups to capture the warmth and sustain.
• Use an amp with a clean channel and a separate gain stage to dial in a moderate amount of overdrive.
• Experiment with different overdrive pedals to find one that provides a smooth, singing tone.
• Use a compressor to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain.
• Adjust EQ to emphasize the midrange frequencies for a vocal-like quality.

Recommended Gear

• Yamaha SG2000(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Mark I(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)