Tone Profile

The rhythm guitar has a clear, punchy, and slightly overdriven sound that drives the song forward with energy and definition. It's characterized by a tight low-end, present mids, and a controlled high-end that cuts through the mix without harshness.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amp to capture the direct sound.
• The overdrive is a combination of the amp's natural distortion and possibly a touch of overdrive from a pedal or the mixing console.
• EQ and compression were probably used during mixing to further shape the tone and make it sit well in the mix.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Les Paul style guitar and a Marshall amp.
• Dial in a moderate amount of gain on the amp, aiming for a slightly overdriven tone.
• Use an SM57 or similar dynamic mic to capture the sound.
• In your DAW, use EQ to cut some of the low-end rumble and boost the mids slightly. Apply compression to even out the dynamics and add punch.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)