lead guitar from “we're only gonna die for our arrogance” by sublime | ToneDB
we're only gonna die for our arrogance
sublime
lead guitar
Tone Profile
A bright, slightly overdriven guitar tone with a clear attack and moderate sustain, characteristic of punk and ska-influenced rock. It has a raw but defined edge suitable for melodic leads and rhythmic chord work.
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The Story
The lead guitar on this track was recorded using a Fender Stratocaster through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amplifier, captured with a close-mic'd Shure SM57. This setup delivered the bright, punchy overdrive characteristic of Sublime's guitar sound during their ska-punk era.
Production Credits
Producer: Miguel
Engineer: David Kahne
Recorded at: Long Beach, CA
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender StratocasterShop on Reverb
Amp: Mesa Boogie Dual RectifierShop on Reverb
Microphone: Shure SM57Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Stratocaster for its bright and versatile tone.
- Use a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amp set to a moderately overdriven setting.
- Place a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone to capture the amp's direct sound.
- Adjust the amp's EQ to achieve a balanced tone with clear highs and present mids.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster
Provides the essential Strat single-coil brightness and attack for this punk-ska tone at a budget-friendly price point
Alternative to: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Delivers aggressive midrange overdrive that can approximate the Dual Rectifier's punch when used with a clean amp
Alternative to: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Includes high-gain amp models that can capture the tight, punchy overdrive character of the Dual Rectifier
Alternative to: Shure SM57
The same microphone used on the original recording, still the industry standard for capturing guitar cabinet punch and clarity
Alternative to: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Solid-state amp that provides tight, punchy overdrive similar to the Dual Rectifier's character for ska-punk tones
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