Tone Profile

A bright and punchy rhythm guitar tone with a good amount of distortion and clarity, fitting well in a pop-punk context. The sound is tight, aggressive, and sits perfectly in the mix.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar sound benefits from tight miking techniques and careful attention to gain staging to achieve a balance of aggression and clarity.
• The amp likely had its own distortion characteristics dialed in, with the Tube Screamer adding extra mid-range boost and sustain.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Les Paul style guitar into a Marshall JCM800 amp.
• Use an Ibanez Tube Screamer with moderate drive to push the amp.
• Position a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone.
• In your DAW, consider using EQ to carve out any muddiness and enhance the presence.
• A touch of compression can help even out the performance and add sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808(pedal)