Tone Profile

A high-gain, modern metal tone with a tight low-end, aggressive midrange, and clear, articulate high-end, perfect for aggressive riffs and solos. It sounds clear and sharp, and is slightly more sharp than warm.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar sound is characterized by a blend of direct amp signal and close-mic'd cabinet to capture both the raw aggression and the defined clarity of the Rectifier.
• The tone emphasizes a tight low-end response, crucial for the song's fast-paced and percussive riffs.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar equipped with high-output humbucker pickups to drive the amp's preamp section effectively.
• Use the Dual Rectifier's modern high-gain channel as the foundation and dial in a moderate amount of presence to brighten the tone without harshness.
• Experiment with mic placement on the cabinet, starting with a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone and slightly off-axis, to capture the amp's bite and body.
• Use a gate plugin to remove any noise.

Original Gear

• Ibanez RG(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)