lead guitar from “rock you like a hurricane” by scorpions | ToneDB
rock you like a hurricane
scorpions
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
A classic 80s hard rock guitar tone with a biting midrange, sustain for days, and a touch of chorus and delay. It's aggressive and powerful, yet still clear and articulate.
Gear
- Fender Stratocasterinstrument
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- Marshall JCM800amp
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- Shure SM57microphone
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- Boss CE-1processing
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- Roland SDE-3000processing
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The Story
Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs recorded the lead guitars for 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' at Dierks-Studios in Cologne with producer Dieter Dierks. The core sound came from Fender Stratocasters running through Marshall JCM800 amplifiers. The signal chain included a Boss CE-1 chorus for width and shimmer, plus a Roland SDE-3000 delay for thickening and sustain. The amps were pushed hard into natural overdrive territory, creating the aggressive yet articulate 80s hard rock tone that defined the track.
Production Credits
Producer: Dieter Dierks
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Dierks-Studios, Cologne, West Germany
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Stratocaster
Amp: Marshall JCM800
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Boss CE-1, Roland SDE-3000
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Stratocaster-style guitar with humbuckers or a hot single-coil in the bridge position.
- Use a Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain amp and dial in a moderate amount of gain.
- Add a chorus pedal like the Boss CE-1 for subtle thickening.
- Use a short delay with minimal feedback to create a sense of space and sustain.
- Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot on your amp.
Original Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Marshall JCM800(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Boss CE-1(pedal)
- Roland SDE-3000(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Marshall JCM800
20-watt version of the classic JCM800 circuit with the same aggressive midrange bite and natural overdrive characteristics
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Boss CE-1 Chorus
Modern recreation of vintage Boss chorus circuits including the CE-1 mode for that classic 80s shimmer
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland SDE-3000 Delay
Analog delay with the warmth and character needed for 80s-style delay thickening without digital harshness
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Marshall JCM800
High-quality amp modeling with excellent Marshall-style tones and built-in effects for home recording
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Stratocaster
Versatile guitar with hot humbucker and single-coil options to match the Scorpions' varied pickup configurations
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