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Tone Profile

A grungy and slightly fuzzy rhythm guitar tone that provides a solid foundation for the song, characterized by a raw and edgy sound with a hint of overdrive.

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The Story

Dean DeLeo recorded the rhythm guitar parts for 'Creep' using his Gibson Les Paul through a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amplifier. The track was recorded at Rumbo Recorders in Canoga Park, California with producer Brendan O'Brien and engineer Nick DiDia, who captured the guitar with a close-miked cabinet setup using a Shure SM57 microphone.

Production Credits

Producer: Brendan O'Brien

Engineer: Nick DiDia

Recorded at: Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park, CA

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson Les Paul into a high-gain amp like a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
  • Use a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone to capture the aggressive tone.
  • Experiment with wah pedal to achieve the desired color and expression.
  • Adjust the amp's gain and EQ settings to match the original tone's thickness and clarity.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Epiphone Les Paul StudioShop on Reverb$400-$500

Alternative to: Gibson Les Paul

Offers the same mahogany body and humbucker pickup combination as Dean's Les Paul at a budget-friendly price point

Mesa/Boogie Rectifier RebornShop on Reverb$2,800-$3,200

Alternative to: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Current production version of the classic Dual Rectifier circuit that delivers the same high-gain grunge tones

Boss MT-2 Metal ZoneShop on Reverb$100-$130

Alternative to: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Budget option that can approximate the high-gain saturation of the Dual Rectifier when used with a clean amp

Neural DSP Fortin Nameless SuitePlugin Boutique$130-$150

Alternative to: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

High-quality amp modeling plugin that includes Rectifier-style models perfect for '90s grunge tones

Shure SM57Shop on Reverb$100-$120

Alternative to: Shure SM57

The exact same microphone model used in the original recording, still manufactured today

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