Tone Profile

A crunchy, mid-heavy distorted guitar tone with a touch of chorus and delay, creating a haunting and memorable sound. It's got a raw, slightly unpolished edge that cuts through the mix.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a single microphone placed close to the speaker cabinet.
• The amp was likely driven to achieve a moderately overdriven sound, capturing both clarity and saturation.
• Chorus and delay effects were added to enhance the atmospheric quality of the guitar part.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a semi-hollow guitar like a Gibson ES-335 for its characteristic tone.
• Use a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amp or a similar high-gain amp model to get the core distortion sound.
• Dial in a moderate amount of gain on the amp, aiming for a balance between crunch and clarity.
• Add a chorus effect (such as a Boss CE-1 emulation) to thicken the sound and create a subtle shimmering effect.
• Apply a tape delay (like a Roland Space Echo emulation) with a short delay time and moderate feedback to add depth and ambience.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture the desired tone; a Shure SM57 is a good starting point.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson ES-335(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Boss CE-1(pedal)
• Roland Space Echo(pedal)