Tone Profile

A raw, energetic, and slightly trashy garage rock guitar tone. It's bright and cutting with a strong mid-range focus.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Hives are known for their raw and energetic recording style, often capturing a live feel in the studio.
• The guitar sound likely involves a cranked Marshall amp with minimal processing, emphasizing the natural distortion and character of the amp.
• A close mic on the cabinet captures the direct sound, while the room might have been treated to control excessive reflections.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Telecaster-style guitar and dial in a bright, slightly overdriven tone on a Marshall-style amp.
• Use a dynamic microphone like an SM57 close to the speaker cone.
• Avoid excessive compression or EQ, aiming for a natural and dynamic sound.
• If possible, record in a room with controlled reflections to avoid muddiness.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Telecaster(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)