Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is a high-gain, shred-style sound with a bright, slightly scooped EQ and a generous amount of sustain and saturation. It's designed to cut through the mix and deliver soaring solos and melodic lines.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked cabinet, possibly with a dynamic microphone like a Shure SM57.
• The use of a tube screamer-type overdrive pedal pushes the amp into further saturation, creating a smooth, singing sustain.
• EQ was used to carve out some of the mid frequencies, giving the tone a more modern, aggressive edge.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a high-output humbucker-equipped guitar like an Ibanez Jem.
• Use a Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain amplifier as a base tone.
• Add an overdrive pedal like an Ibanez Tube Screamer to push the amp into further saturation for increased sustain and harmonic richness.
• Experiment with EQ settings to scoop out some of the mids and boost the high frequencies for a brighter, more cutting tone.
• Use a dynamic microphone like a Shure SM57 placed close to the speaker cone to capture the amp's raw energy.

Original Gear

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• Ibanez JemShop on Reverb(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800Shop on Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57Shop on Reverb(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808Shop on Reverb(pedal)