Tone Profile

This rhythm guitar tone has a tight low end and aggressive midrange that cuts through the mix. It has a modern rock sound.

Gear

Gibson Les Paulinstrument

ReverbSweetwater

Marshall JCM 800amp

Reverb$1224Sweetwater

Shure SM57microphone

ReverbSweetwater

MXR M108S Ten Band EQprocessing

Reverb$119Sweetwater

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Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The rhythm guitar was likely recorded with a single microphone on the cabinet.
• The amp was likely driven hard, but not overly saturated, to maintain clarity and punch.
• Additional EQ and compression may have been applied during mixing to further shape the tone and enhance its presence.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Les Paul style guitar into a Marshall JCM 800.
• Use an overdrive pedal to push the amp into a sweet spot.
• Use a SM57 pointed at the grill of the cabinet, slightly off-axis.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot for your amp and cabinet.
• Use a ten band EQ to cut out unwanted frequencies and boost the desired frequencies.

Original Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Marshall JCM 800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• MXR M108S Ten Band EQ(pedal)