Tone Profile

A raw and aggressive guitar tone, characterized by a trebly, buzzing distortion, reflecting the band's rebellious energy.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The aggressive guitar sound was achieved by pushing a Pro Co RAT distortion pedal into a Fender Twin Reverb amplifier. The Les Paul's humbucker pickups contribute to the thick, distorted tone.
• Johnny Rotten's guitars were recorded with a Sennheiser MD421 microphone, close-mic'd to the Fender Twin Reverb amplifier.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson Les Paul and a Fender Twin Reverb amp as your base.
• Use a Pro Co RAT distortion pedal to achieve the signature buzzsaw distortion.
• Experiment with the RAT's distortion and filter knobs to find the sweet spot for that cutting tone.
• Consider using a Sennheiser MD 421 microphone for recording, positioning it close to the speaker cone for a direct and punchy sound.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Fender Twin Reverb(amp)
• Pro Co RAT(pedal)
• Sennheiser MD 421(mic)