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lead guitar from “hate to say i told you so” by the hives | ToneDB

hate to say i told you so

the hives

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

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

Gear

Fender Telecasterinstrument
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Marshall JCM800amp
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Shure SM57microphone
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The Story

The Hives recorded "Hate To Say I Told You So" at Soundtrade Studios in Sweden with Pelle Gunnerfeldt producing and engineering. The raw, cutting lead guitar tone was achieved using a Fender Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 amp, captured with a Shure SM57 microphone. The band's approach emphasized a live, energetic recording style with minimal processing to maintain the natural character of the cranked Marshall amp.

Production Credits

Producer: Pelle Gunnerfeldt

Engineer: Pelle Gunnerfeldt

Recorded at: Soundtrade Studios, Sweden

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Marshall JCM800

Microphone: Shure SM57

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.

Original Gear

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

Substitutions & Recommendations

Marshall Origin 50H$500-$600

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Delivers classic Marshall midrange bite and crunch at lower volumes, perfect for that cutting garage rock distortion

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Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster$400-$450

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Provides the bright, cutting single-coil tone essential for this garage rock sound at a budget-friendly price

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Neural DSP Archetype Nolly$100-$120

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Includes accurate Marshall amp models that can deliver the raw, midrange-heavy distortion of the JCM800

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Boss JB-2 Angry Driver$150-$180

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Combines JCM800-style overdrive characteristics to push a clean amp into that garage rock territory

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Fender Player Telecaster$750-$850

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Modern version of the classic Tele with the same bright, punchy single-coil pickups that cut through the mix

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