lead guitar from “psychosocial” by slipknot | ToneDB
psychosocial
slipknot
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
This tone is a high-gain, aggressive metal sound with a tight low end and clear, articulate highs. It's designed to cut through a mix with plenty of distortion and sustain.
Gear
- Ibanez RGinstrument
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- Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifieramp
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- Shure SM57microphone
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- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamerprocessing
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The Story
Jim Root recorded the lead guitars for "Psychosocial" using an Ibanez RG guitar through a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier amplifier, with an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer used as a boost to tighten the low end and enhance the mids. The track was recorded at Sound Farm Studio in Jamaica, Iowa, with producer Dave Fortman, using close-mic'd cabinets captured with a Shure SM57 microphone.
Production Credits
Producer: Dave Fortman
Engineer: n/a
Recorded at: Sound Farm Studio (Jamaica, IA)
Signal Chain
Instrument: Ibanez RG
Amp: Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Recreation Tips
- Start with a high-output guitar like an Ibanez RG or similar.
- Use a Tube Screamer to boost the signal and tighten the low end.
- Select the modern, high-gain channel of a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier.
- Use a Shure SM57 or similar dynamic mic to capture the sound of the cabinet.
- Experiment with mic placement to find the sweet spot of the speaker.
- Consider blending a DI signal with the mic'd cabinet for added clarity and definition.
Original Gear
- Ibanez RG(guitar)
- Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier
Delivers similar high-gain aggression and tight low end response at a more affordable price point
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier
Accurately models Mesa Boogie Rectifier circuits with the tight, aggressive tone needed for modern metal
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Provides similar midrange boost and low-end tightening at a budget-friendly price
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez RG guitar
Features high-output EMG pickups and similar aggressive tone capabilities for modern metal
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Shure SM57
Still the industry standard for recording guitar cabinets and readily available
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