Tone Profile

This tone is aggressive and cutting, with a strong emphasis on the upper mids and a tight low end. It's perfect for heavy riffs and soaring solos.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked SM57.
• The Dual Rectifier amp was probably used for its high-gain characteristics.
• The Tube Screamer likely adds sustain and tightens up the low end.

Recreation Tips

• Start with an Ibanez RG or similar guitar with humbucker pickups.
• Use a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amp model or a similar high-gain amp.
• Add an overdrive pedal like a Tube Screamer to boost the signal and tighten up the low end.
• Use an SM57 or similar dynamic microphone to capture the sound of the amp.
• EQ the signal to emphasize the upper mids and cut any muddiness in the low end.

Original Gear

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• Ibanez RGShop on Reverb(guitar)
• Mesa Boogie Dual RectifierShop on Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57Shop on Reverb(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9Shop on Reverb(pedal)